Composer

:

George Frederick Handel

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Cantata

Compose Date

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ca. 1710

Average_duration

:

5:41

Movement_count

:

2

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"Languia di bocca lusinghiera" is a fragmentary cantata composed by George Frederick Handel. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written in the early 1700s. The cantata was likely composed for a private performance, and it was not published during Handel's lifetime. The cantata consists of two movements, an aria and a recitative. The text is in Italian and was likely written by an unknown librettist. The aria, "Languia di bocca lusinghiera," is a lament in which the speaker longs for the return of a loved one. The music is characterized by its expressive melody and ornamentation, which convey the speaker's sorrow and longing. The recitative, "Ma se l'augelletto," is a brief dialogue between the speaker and a bird, in which the bird advises the speaker to be patient and wait for the return of the loved one. Despite its fragmentary nature, "Languia di bocca lusinghiera" is a beautiful example of Handel's early vocal music. The cantata showcases Handel's skill in writing expressive melodies and his ability to convey complex emotions through music. The work is also notable for its use of ornamentation, which was a hallmark of Handel's style. Although it is not as well-known as some of Handel's other works, "Languia di bocca lusinghiera" is a testament to the composer's talent and creativity.

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