Composer

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Benedetto Marcello

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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5:00

Ah, che non può più vivere lontano, SF. 382 is a vocal work composed by Benedetto Marcello, an Italian composer, writer, and magistrate of the Baroque period. The piece was composed in the early 18th century and premiered in Venice, Italy. It is a solo cantata for soprano voice and continuo, with three movements. The first movement, marked Andante, is in the key of A minor and is characterized by its mournful and melancholic melody. The soprano voice sings of the pain and longing of being separated from a loved one, expressing the desire to be reunited with them. The continuo provides a simple and understated accompaniment, allowing the voice to take center stage. The second movement, marked Allegro, is in the key of F major and is more upbeat and lively than the first. The soprano voice sings of the joy and happiness that comes with being reunited with the loved one, expressing gratitude and love. The continuo provides a more complex and lively accompaniment, reflecting the joyful mood of the piece. The final movement, marked Largo, is in the key of A minor and returns to the mournful and melancholic mood of the first movement. The soprano voice sings of the pain and sadness of being separated once again from the loved one, expressing the desire to be reunited once more. The continuo provides a simple and understated accompaniment, allowing the voice to convey the emotion of the piece. Overall, Ah, che non può più vivere lontano, SF. 382 is a beautiful and emotional vocal work that showcases Marcello's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by its expressive melodies, simple yet effective accompaniment, and emotional depth. It remains a popular piece in the vocal repertoire to this day.

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