Composer

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Gioachino Rossini

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1820

Average_duration

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177:48

Movement_count

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44

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Maometto II is an opera composed by Gioachino Rossini in 1820. The plot is set in the 15th century, during the Ottoman Empire's siege of the Venetian colony of Negroponte. The story revolves around the conflict between the Venetians and the Turks, with the central character being the Ottoman Sultan, Maometto II. The opera opens with the Venetian governor, Paolo Erisso, preparing for the arrival of Maometto II, who has come to negotiate a peace treaty. However, it soon becomes clear that Maometto has other intentions, as he reveals his plan to conquer Negroponte and take the governor's daughter, Anna, as his wife. Anna is torn between her duty to her father and her love for Maometto, and the conflict between the two sides escalates into a full-scale battle. The opera is divided into three acts, with each act featuring a different movement. The first act is characterized by the tension between the Venetians and the Turks, as they negotiate the terms of the peace treaty. The second act is more dramatic, as Maometto reveals his true intentions and the conflict between the two sides intensifies. The final act is the most emotional, as Anna is forced to choose between her love for Maometto and her loyalty to her father and her country. Rossini's music is characterized by its dramatic intensity and emotional depth. The opera features a number of powerful arias and duets, including Anna's "Giusto ciel, in tal periglio" and Maometto's "Giusto ciel, che feci mai". The music is also notable for its use of Turkish-inspired melodies and rhythms, which add to the exotic atmosphere of the opera. Maometto II premiered at La Scala in Milan on December 3, 1820, and was an immediate success. The opera was later revised and performed in Paris in 1826, where it was also well-received. Today, Maometto II is considered one of Rossini's most important works, and is regularly performed in opera houses around the world.

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