Composer

:

Ildebrando Pizzetti

Genre

:

Orchestral

Style

:

Prelude

Compose Date

:

1903

Average_duration

:

19:24

Movement_count

:

3

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"Per L'Edipo re di Sofocle" is an opera composed by Ildebrando Pizzetti, an Italian composer, pianist, and conductor. The opera was composed in 1920 and premiered on May 13, 1920, at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome, Italy. The libretto was written by the composer himself, based on the Greek tragedy "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles. The opera is divided into three acts, each with several scenes. The first act introduces the main characters and sets the stage for the tragedy to unfold. The second act is the climax of the opera, where the truth about Oedipus' past is revealed, and he realizes that he has unknowingly fulfilled the prophecy of killing his father and marrying his mother. The third act deals with the aftermath of the tragedy, where Oedipus blinds himself and is exiled from Thebes. The music of "Per L'Edipo re di Sofocle" is characterized by its use of dissonance and chromaticism, which creates a tense and dramatic atmosphere. Pizzetti's use of orchestration is also notable, with the orchestra often used to underscore the emotions and actions of the characters on stage. The vocal writing is also demanding, with the singers required to navigate complex melodic lines and challenging vocal ranges. Overall, "Per L'Edipo re di Sofocle" is a powerful and intense opera that explores the themes of fate, free will, and the consequences of one's actions. Pizzetti's music and libretto capture the tragedy and drama of Sophocles' original play, making it a compelling work of art that continues to be performed and admired today.

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