Composer

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Alessandro Scarlatti

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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5:14

"Qui dove alfin m'assido" is a vocal solo composed by Alessandro Scarlatti, an Italian Baroque composer, in the early 18th century. The piece was written for the soprano voice and is part of the larger work "Il rosignuolo al genio di Mitilde sola," which is a cantata for solo voice and continuo. The cantata was composed in 1708 and premiered in Rome. It consists of three movements, with "Qui dove alfin m'assido" being the second. The text of the piece is in Italian and was likely written by Scarlatti himself. The first movement of the cantata is an aria, "Il rosignuolo," which sets the scene for the piece. The second movement, "Qui dove alfin m'assido," is a recitative that serves as a transition between the aria and the final movement, another aria, "Se del fiume il corso e lento." "Qui dove alfin m'assido" is a beautiful and expressive recitative that showcases Scarlatti's skill in setting text to music. The piece begins with a slow and mournful introduction, with the continuo providing a simple and understated accompaniment. The soprano enters with a recitative that is full of emotion and longing, as she sings of her desire to be with her beloved. The music is full of expressive leaps and turns, with Scarlatti using chromaticism and dissonance to convey the intensity of the singer's emotions. The piece builds to a climax as the soprano sings of her hope that her beloved will return to her, before ending with a quiet and introspective conclusion. Overall, "Qui dove alfin m'assido" is a beautiful and moving piece of music that showcases Scarlatti's skill as a composer. Its expressive and emotional qualities make it a favorite among sopranos and audiences alike, and it remains a popular piece in the Baroque vocal repertoire.

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