Composer

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Ottorino Respighi

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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1919

Average_duration

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6:56

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Ottorino Respighi's 'Liriche (2) for voice & piano, P. 123' is a collection of two songs composed in 1917. The premiere of the work took place in Rome in the same year. The two movements of the work are titled 'Nebbie' and 'Pioggia.' The first movement, 'Nebbie,' is a setting of a poem by Italian poet Ada Negri. The poem describes the misty atmosphere of a winter evening and the sense of loneliness it evokes. Respighi's music captures the mood of the poem with its haunting melody and sparse piano accompaniment. The vocal line is characterized by long, sustained notes and a sense of melancholy. The second movement, 'Pioggia,' is a setting of a poem by Italian poet Giovanni Pascoli. The poem describes a rainy day and the sense of renewal it brings. Respighi's music captures the energy and vitality of the poem with its lively piano accompaniment and rhythmic vocal line. The vocal line is characterized by short, staccato phrases and a sense of joy. Overall, 'Liriche (2) for voice & piano, P. 123' is a beautiful example of Respighi's skill as a composer of vocal music. The two movements are very different in mood and character, but both showcase Respighi's ability to capture the essence of a poem in music. The work is a testament to Respighi's love of Italian poetry and his ability to bring it to life through his music.

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