Composer

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Baldassare Galuppi

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Average_duration

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200:42

Il Filosofo di Campagna is an opera buffa in three acts composed by Baldassare Galuppi. The opera was first performed in Venice in 1754. The libretto was written by Carlo Goldoni, who was a famous Italian playwright of the time. The plot of the opera revolves around the character of Don Tritemio, a philosopher who lives in the countryside. Don Tritemio is a man who is obsessed with philosophy and spends all his time reading books and contemplating the meaning of life. He is so absorbed in his studies that he has no interest in the outside world and is completely oblivious to the people around him. The story begins when Don Tritemio's nephew, Leandro, arrives at his uncle's house. Leandro is a young man who is in love with Rosaura, a beautiful woman who lives in the nearby town. Leandro asks his uncle for advice on how to win Rosaura's heart, but Don Tritemio is too absorbed in his own thoughts to be of any help. Meanwhile, Rosaura's father, Pantalone, is trying to arrange a marriage between his daughter and a wealthy merchant named Florindo. Rosaura, however, is in love with Leandro and refuses to marry Florindo. Pantalone is furious and decides to take revenge on Leandro by accusing him of stealing a valuable necklace. Don Tritemio, who is still lost in his own thoughts, is unaware of the drama unfolding around him. However, when he learns of Leandro's predicament, he decides to take action. He uses his philosophical knowledge to prove Leandro's innocence and exposes Pantalone's deceit. The opera is characterized by its light-hearted and humorous tone. The music is lively and upbeat, with catchy melodies and witty lyrics. The characters are all caricatures of typical Italian archetypes, such as the wise philosopher, the young lover, and the scheming father. Il Filosofo di Campagna was a popular opera in its time and is still performed today. It is considered one of Galuppi's most successful works and is a testament to his skill as a composer of opera buffa.

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