Composer

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Ottorino Respighi

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1921

Average_duration

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10:34

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

'Liriche su parole di poeti armeni (4)', also known as 'Four Armenian Songs', is a song cycle composed by Ottorino Respighi. The cycle was composed in 1916 and premiered in Rome in the same year. The cycle consists of four movements, each of which is based on a poem by an Armenian poet. The first movement, 'Lamento', is a mournful and melancholic piece that features a solo violin and a somber vocal line. The second movement, 'Ninnananna', is a lullaby that is characterized by its gentle and soothing melody. The third movement, 'Canzone armena', is a lively and energetic piece that features a fast-paced vocal line and a driving rhythm. The final movement, 'Danze armena', is a lively and rhythmic dance that features a lively vocal line and a driving beat. The cycle is characterized by its use of Armenian folk melodies and rhythms, which are woven into the fabric of the music. Respighi's use of these elements gives the cycle a distinctive and exotic flavor, and helps to create a sense of cultural authenticity. Overall, 'Liriche su parole di poeti armeni (4)' is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that showcases Respighi's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both emotionally powerful and culturally significant.

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