Composer

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Giovanni Bononcini

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1701

First Performance

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1701

Average_duration

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3:29

La conversione di Maddalena is an oratorio composed by Giovanni Bononcini, an Italian composer of the Baroque era. The oratorio was composed in 1690 and premiered in Rome in the same year. It is a sacred work that tells the story of Mary Magdalene's conversion to Christianity. The oratorio is divided into three movements, each of which tells a different part of the story. The first movement is titled "La Maddalena nel peccato" (Mary Magdalene in Sin) and depicts Mary Magdalene's life before her conversion. The music in this movement is dark and somber, reflecting the sinful nature of Mary Magdalene's life. The second movement is titled "La Maddalena al sepolcro" (Mary Magdalene at the Tomb) and depicts Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Christ. The music in this movement is more hopeful and uplifting, reflecting the joy and wonder of Mary Magdalene's encounter with Christ. The third movement is titled "La Maddalena convertita" (Mary Magdalene Converted) and depicts Mary Magdalene's conversion to Christianity. The music in this movement is triumphant and celebratory, reflecting the joy and freedom that Mary Magdalene experiences as a result of her conversion. Overall, La conversione di Maddalena is a beautiful and powerful work that showcases Bononcini's skill as a composer. The music is emotional and expressive, and the story of Mary Magdalene's conversion is both inspiring and uplifting. It remains a popular work in the Baroque repertoire and is often performed in churches and concert halls around the world.

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