Composer

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Salvatore Sciarrino

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1996

Average_duration

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69:18

Luci mie traditrici is an opera composed by Salvatore Sciarrino in 1998. The plot is based on the true story of the murder of the Duke of Ferrara, Francesco II d'Este, by his wife and her lover in 1598. The opera explores the themes of love, betrayal, and death through the characters of the Duke, his wife, and her lover. The opera is divided into three movements, each representing a different aspect of the story. The first movement, titled "The Duke's Dream," is a surreal and dreamlike portrayal of the Duke's inner thoughts and fears. The second movement, "The Lover's Monologue," is a soliloquy by the lover, in which he expresses his love for the Duchess and his guilt over their affair. The final movement, "The Duchess's Lament," is a haunting aria in which the Duchess mourns the loss of her husband and her lover. The music of Luci mie traditrici is characterized by its use of extended techniques and unconventional sounds. Sciarrino employs a wide range of vocal and instrumental effects, including whispering, hissing, and breathy singing, as well as the use of glass harmonicas and other unusual instruments. The result is a haunting and otherworldly sound that perfectly captures the opera's themes of love, betrayal, and death. Luci mie traditrici premiered at the Schwetzingen Festival in Germany in 1998, and has since been performed at numerous opera houses around the world. The opera has been praised for its innovative music and its powerful portrayal of the human emotions at the heart of the story.

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