Composer

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Franz von Suppé

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Operetta

Compose Date

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1879

Average_duration

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59:57

Boccaccio is an opera composed by Franz von Suppé, a prolific Austrian composer of light operas and operettas. The opera was composed in 1879 and premiered on February 1, 1879, at the Carltheater in Vienna, Austria. The plot of Boccaccio is based on the Decameron, a collection of novellas by the Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio. The opera tells the story of the young Florentine poet Boccaccio, who is banished from Florence for writing a satirical poem about the city's rulers. He seeks refuge in a villa outside the city, where he meets a group of young women who are also seeking refuge from the plague that is ravaging Florence. Boccaccio falls in love with one of the women, Fiametta, and they embark on a romantic adventure together. The opera is divided into three acts, each with its own set of movements. The first act introduces the characters and sets the scene for the story. The second act is the most dramatic, with Boccaccio and Fiametta facing numerous obstacles to their love, including jealous suitors and a vengeful ruler. The third act brings the story to a happy conclusion, with Boccaccio and Fiametta reunited and the plague vanquished. One of the characteristics of Boccaccio is its light and playful tone. Suppé's music is full of catchy melodies and lively rhythms, which perfectly capture the spirit of the Decameron. The opera is also notable for its use of ensemble numbers, which allow the characters to interact and play off each other in a way that is both entertaining and musically satisfying. Boccaccio was a popular success when it premiered in Vienna, and it quickly became one of Suppé's most beloved works. It has since been performed all over the world, and its catchy tunes and playful spirit continue to delight audiences to this day.

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