Composer

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Gioachino Rossini

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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1:36

"Mi lagnerò tacendo" is a fragment of an aria composed by Gioachino Rossini. The aria was originally intended for the opera "Ermione," which premiered on March 27, 1819, at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples, Italy. However, due to the opera's poor reception, Rossini withdrew it after only four performances, and the aria was left unfinished. Despite its incomplete state, "Mi lagnerò tacendo" has become one of Rossini's most beloved and frequently performed works. The aria consists of a single movement, and its duration is approximately six minutes. It is written for a solo soprano accompanied by a small orchestra, consisting of strings, woodwinds, and horns. The aria's text is taken from a sonnet by the Italian poet Pietro Metastasio, and it expresses the speaker's sorrow and longing for a lost love. The music is characterized by its lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies, and delicate orchestration. The opening theme, played by the strings, is particularly memorable, and it sets the melancholic tone of the piece. The soprano soloist is given ample opportunity to showcase her vocal range and expressiveness, with several soaring melodic lines and dramatic flourishes. The orchestra provides a sensitive and supportive accompaniment, with delicate pizzicato passages and lush harmonies. Despite its unfinished state, "Mi lagnerò tacendo" remains a testament to Rossini's skill as a composer of vocal music. Its haunting melodies and poignant lyrics have made it a favorite of singers and audiences alike, and it continues to be performed and recorded to this day.

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