Composer

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Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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1936

Average_duration

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63:38

Movement_count

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44

Movement ....

Il Canzoniere, Op. 17 is a song cycle composed by Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari in 1909. The premiere of the work took place in Munich on November 28, 1909, with the composer himself at the piano. The cycle consists of 20 songs, each based on a poem from Francesco Petrarca's collection of sonnets, Il Canzoniere. The songs are divided into three groups, with the first group consisting of six songs, the second group consisting of eight songs, and the third group consisting of six songs. The first group is characterized by its simplicity and lyricism, with Wolf-Ferrari using a more traditional harmonic language. The second group is more complex, with the composer experimenting with more modern harmonies and textures. The third group is more introspective, with a more subdued and melancholic tone. The songs are written for voice and piano, with the piano part being particularly virtuosic. Wolf-Ferrari's use of the piano is notable for its use of arpeggios and rapid figurations, which create a sense of fluidity and motion. The vocal lines are also highly expressive, with the composer using a wide range of dynamics and vocal techniques to convey the emotional content of the poems. Overall, Il Canzoniere, Op. 17 is a highly expressive and emotionally charged work, showcasing Wolf-Ferrari's skill as a composer of both vocal and instrumental music. The cycle is notable for its use of traditional and modern harmonic language, as well as its virtuosic piano writing and expressive vocal lines.

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