Composer

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Franz Joseph Haydn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1785

Average_duration

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3:26

"Signor voi sapete" is a famous aria from the opera "The Marriage of Figaro" composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. However, there is also a similarly titled aria composed by Franz Joseph Haydn, which is often referred to as "Signor, voi sapete che cosa e amor" (Sir, you know what love is). This aria is part of Haydn's opera "La Fedelta Premiata" (Fidelity Rewarded), which premiered on February 25, 1781, at the Esterházy Palace in Eisenstadt, Austria. The aria is sung by the character Fileno in Act II, Scene 5 of the opera. It is a solo aria accompanied by a string orchestra and features a slow and expressive melody. The aria is in the key of G major and is written in a simple A-B-A form. The first section is slow and melancholic, while the middle section is more lively and features a faster tempo. The final section returns to the slow and expressive melody of the opening. The aria is characterized by its beautiful melody and emotional depth. The lyrics, written by Carlo Goldoni, express the pain and longing of unrequited love. The aria begins with the lines "Sir, you know what love is, / You know how it can torment the heart." The lyrics go on to describe the pain of loving someone who does not return that love. Haydn's "Signor, voi sapete" is a beautiful example of the composer's ability to write expressive and emotional music. The aria is a testament to Haydn's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that speaks to the heart.

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