Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1786

Average_duration

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6:01

"Spiegarti non poss'io" is a vocal aria composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1786. It is part of the opera "Don Giovanni" and is sung by the character Zerlina in the second act. The aria is also known as "Batti, batti, o bel Masetto" and is one of the most famous arias in the opera. The premiere of "Don Giovanni" took place on October 29, 1787, at the Estates Theatre in Prague. The opera was a huge success and is considered one of Mozart's greatest works. "Spiegarti non poss'io" is a simple and elegant aria that showcases Mozart's ability to create beautiful melodies. The aria is in the key of B-flat major and is written for a soprano voice. It consists of two verses and a coda, with a total duration of approximately three minutes. The first verse of the aria begins with the words "Batti, batti, o bel Masetto" and is sung by Zerlina to her fiancé Masetto. In the aria, Zerlina is trying to calm Masetto down after he becomes jealous of Don Giovanni's advances towards her. She tells him to beat her if he wants to, but not to doubt her love for him. The second verse of the aria begins with the words "Spiegarti non poss'io" and is sung by Zerlina to Masetto again. In this verse, Zerlina tries to explain to Masetto that she is innocent and that Don Giovanni is the one who is at fault. She tells him that she cannot explain it any better and that he should trust her. The coda of the aria is a repetition of the first verse, with slight variations in the melody and lyrics. The aria ends with Zerlina reassuring Masetto of her love for him. "Spiegarti non poss'io" is a beautiful and emotional aria that showcases Mozart's ability to create music that is both simple and profound.

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