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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1787

Average_duration

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7:49

"Mentre ti lascio, o figlia, K. 513" is a beautiful and emotional aria composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It was composed in 1787 and premiered in the same year in Prague. The aria is a part of the opera "La clemenza di Tito" which was commissioned to Mozart by the Emperor of Austria, Joseph II. The aria is sung by the character of Sesto, who is a friend of the Emperor Tito. Sesto is in love with Vitellia, who is the daughter of the deposed Emperor. Vitellia wants to become the Empress and she convinces Sesto to assassinate Tito. Sesto agrees to do so but later regrets his decision and decides to confess his crime to Tito. In this aria, Sesto is saying goodbye to Vitellia as he is going to confess his crime. The aria is divided into two movements. The first movement is slow and melancholic, while the second movement is fast and energetic. The first movement starts with a beautiful and expressive melody played by the orchestra. The melody is then taken up by the singer, who sings about his sadness and regret. The music is full of pathos and expresses the deep emotions of the character. The second movement is a fast and energetic one. It starts with a lively and playful melody played by the orchestra. The singer then joins in and sings about his determination to confess his crime. The music is full of energy and expresses the resolve of the character. The aria is a perfect example of Mozart's genius in composing music that expresses deep emotions. The music is full of pathos and expresses the sadness and regret of the character. The second movement is a perfect contrast to the first one and expresses the determination and resolve of the character. The aria is a masterpiece of Mozart's operatic music and is still performed today in opera houses around the world.

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