Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1767

Average_duration

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84:57

Movement_count

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10

Movement ....

'Apollo et Hyacinthus' is an opera composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart when he was just 11 years old. The opera was written in Latin and is based on a Greek myth. The plot revolves around the love triangle between the god Apollo, his mortal lover Hyacinthus, and the jealous Zephyrus. The opera premiered on May 13, 1767, at the University of Salzburg, where Mozart was a student. It was his first opera and was well-received by the audience. The opera consists of three acts and is approximately 90 minutes long. The first act introduces the characters and sets the stage for the love triangle. Apollo and Hyacinthus are close friends, and Apollo is in love with Hyacinthus. However, Zephyrus, the god of the west wind, is also in love with Hyacinthus and is jealous of Apollo's affection for him. In the second act, Zephyrus tries to win over Hyacinthus by offering him gifts and trying to convince him that Apollo is not worthy of his love. However, Hyacinthus remains loyal to Apollo, which infuriates Zephyrus. The final act sees the tragic end of the love triangle. While playing a game of discus, Apollo accidentally hits Hyacinthus, killing him. Zephyrus takes advantage of the situation and blames Apollo for the death of Hyacinthus. However, Apollo is devastated by the loss of his lover and decides to turn him into a flower, which becomes a symbol of his eternal love for Hyacinthus. The music of 'Apollo et Hyacinthus' is characterized by Mozart's early style, which is heavily influenced by the music of his predecessors, such as Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel. The opera features arias, duets, and choruses, which showcase Mozart's talent for melody and harmony. Overall, 'Apollo et Hyacinthus' is a charming and tragic opera that showcases Mozart's early talent and sets the stage for his future masterpieces.

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