George Frederick Handel
L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, HWV 55
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Composer:George Frederick HandelGenre:ChoralStyle:OratorioCompose Date:1740Average_duration:102:36Movement_count:49Movement ....L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, HWV 55 is a choral work composed by George Frederick Handel in 1740. It is based on two poems by John Milton, "L'Allegro" and "Il Penseroso," which contrast the joys of a happy life with the pleasures of a contemplative one. The work also includes a third section, "Il Moderato," which seeks to find a balance between the two. The premiere of L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato took place on February 27, 1740, at the Theatre Royal in London. The work was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and it has since become one of Handel's most popular choral works. L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato is divided into three parts, each of which is further divided into a series of arias, recitatives, and choruses. The first part, "L'Allegro," is characterized by its lively and joyful music, which reflects the poem's celebration of a happy life. The second part, "Il Penseroso," is more contemplative in nature, with slower and more introspective music that reflects the poem's focus on the pleasures of a contemplative life. The third part, "Il Moderato," seeks to find a balance between the two, with music that is both joyful and contemplative. One of the most notable characteristics of L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato is its use of contrasting musical styles to reflect the contrasting moods of the poems. The lively and joyful music of "L'Allegro" is characterized by fast tempos, bright melodies, and lively rhythms, while the more introspective music of "Il Penseroso" is characterized by slower tempos, more complex harmonies, and a greater emphasis on the voice. The music of "Il Moderato" seeks to find a balance between these two styles, with music that is both joyful and contemplative. Overall, L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato is a masterful choral work that showcases Handel's skill as a composer. Its use of contrasting musical styles and its reflection of the contrasting moods of the poems make it a unique and engaging work that continues to be celebrated by audiences and critics alike.More....
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L'Allegro, the Penseroso and the Moderato, HWV 55
Part 1. No. 1. Accompagnato. Hinweg, Melancholie
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L'Allegro, the Penseroso and the Moderato, HWV 55
Part Three Il Moderato: No. 39 Duet As Steals The Morn Upon The Night
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L'Allegro, the Penseroso and the Moderato, HWV 55
Part 1. Recitative Accompagnato. Hence! loathed Melancholy
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Part 1. Recitative Accompagnato. Hence! vain deluding Joys
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L'Allegro, the Penseroso and the Moderato, HWV 55
Part 1. Air. Come, thou goddess, fair and free
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Part 1. Air. Come rather, goddess, sage and holy
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L'Allegro, the Penseroso and the Moderato, HWV 55
Part 1. Air & Chorus. Haste thee, nymph, and bring with thee
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L'Allegro, the Penseroso and the Moderato, HWV 55
Part 1. Air & Chorus. Come and trip it as you go
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L'Allegro, the Penseroso and the Moderato, HWV 55
Part 1. Recitative Accompagnato. Come, pensive nun, devout and pure
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