Composer

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Simon Mayr

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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5:24

"La Biondina in Gondoleta" is an opera buffa in two acts composed by Simon Mayr. The opera premiered on February 26, 1819, at the Teatro San Moisè in Venice, Italy. The libretto was written by Gaetano Rossi, who was a prolific librettist of the time. The opera is set in Venice and tells the story of a young woman named Biondina, who is in love with a gondolier named Tita. However, her father wants her to marry a wealthy merchant named Anzolo. Biondina and Tita come up with a plan to elope, but their plan is foiled by Anzolo, who hires a group of thugs to kidnap Biondina. In the end, Biondina is rescued by Tita, and they are able to marry. The opera is divided into two acts, each with several musical numbers. The first act includes an overture, several arias, duets, and ensembles. The second act includes a quartet, a quintet, and a finale. The music is characterized by its lively and playful melodies, which are typical of the opera buffa genre. The vocal writing is also notable for its virtuosity, particularly in the arias. Mayr was a prolific composer of his time, and "La Biondina in Gondoleta" is one of his most popular works. The opera was well-received at its premiere and has since been performed in various productions around the world. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Mayr's skill as a composer and to the enduring appeal of the opera buffa genre.

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