Composer

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Pietro Mascagni

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Publication Date

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1895

First Performance

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Mar 25, 1895

Average_duration

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78:47

Silvano is an opera composed by Pietro Mascagni, an Italian composer, in 1895. The libretto was written by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti and Guido Menasci. The opera premiered on March 25, 1895, at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy. The plot of Silvano revolves around the love triangle between Silvano, a sailor, his wife Rosa, and their friend Renzo. Silvano and Rosa are happily married, but their relationship is tested when Renzo, who has always been in love with Rosa, returns to their village. Rosa is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her feelings for Renzo. Silvano, who is unaware of the situation, becomes jealous of Renzo and suspects that he is having an affair with Rosa. The tension between the three characters builds until it reaches a tragic climax. The opera is divided into three movements. The first movement introduces the characters and sets the scene. The second movement focuses on the love triangle and the conflict between the characters. The third movement is the tragic conclusion of the story. One of the characteristics of Silvano is its use of folk melodies and themes. Mascagni was known for incorporating elements of Italian folk music into his operas, and Silvano is no exception. The opera also features Mascagni's signature use of lush orchestration and soaring melodies. Silvano was not as successful as Mascagni's earlier opera, Cavalleria Rusticana, but it still received positive reviews from critics. The opera has been performed sporadically since its premiere, but it is not as well-known as some of Mascagni's other works. Despite this, Silvano remains an important example of Italian opera from the late 19th century.

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