Composer

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Franz Lehár

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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3:52

"Je t'ai donné mon coeur" is a famous aria from the operetta "Pays du Sourire" (The Land of Smiles) composed by Franz Lehár. The operetta premiered on October 10, 1929, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria. The libretto was written by Fritz Löhner-Beda and Ludwig Herzer. The aria "Je t'ai donné mon coeur" is sung by the lead character, Prince Sou-Chong, in the second act of the operetta. The aria is also known as "Dein ist mein ganzes Herz" in German, which translates to "Yours is my whole heart." The aria is a declaration of love from Prince Sou-Chong to his beloved Lisa. The aria is composed in the key of E-flat major and is in a 6/8 time signature. The melody is characterized by its sweeping, romantic phrases and soaring vocal lines. The orchestration is lush and features a prominent violin solo. The aria is divided into two sections, with the first section featuring a slower tempo and more introspective mood. The second section is faster and more passionate, with the melody building to a climactic high note. "Je t'ai donné mon coeur" is one of Lehár's most famous compositions and has been performed by many famous tenors, including Richard Tauber and Luciano Pavarotti. The aria has also been featured in numerous films and television shows, including the 1955 film "The Student Prince" and the 2003 film "Love Actually." Overall, "Je t'ai donné mon coeur" is a beautiful and romantic aria that showcases Lehár's skill as a composer of operetta. Its popularity has endured for over a century and continues to captivate audiences around the world.

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