Composer

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Vincenzo Tommasini

Genre

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Ballet

Style

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Ballet

Average_duration

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20:25

"Le donne di buon umore" is a ballet composed by Vincenzo Tommasini in 1916. The plot of the ballet is based on a comedy by Carlo Goldoni, which tells the story of four women who are determined to enjoy life and have fun, despite the restrictions placed on them by society. The ballet is divided into three movements, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the women's lives. The first movement is set in a garden, where the women are enjoying a picnic. They dance and sing, and are joined by a group of men who are also out for a day of leisure. The second movement takes place in a ballroom, where the women are dressed in their finest gowns and are dancing with their partners. The third movement is set in a tavern, where the women are drinking and singing with the local villagers. The music of "Le donne di buon umore" is characterized by its light and playful melodies, which reflect the carefree nature of the women. The ballet is also notable for its use of folk music, which adds to the rustic and lively atmosphere of the tavern scene. "Le donne di buon umore" premiered in Rome in 1916, and was an immediate success. The ballet was praised for its lively choreography and catchy music, and it quickly became a favorite of audiences throughout Italy. In the years that followed, the ballet was performed in theaters across Europe and the United States, and it remains a popular work in the ballet repertoire to this day.

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