Composer

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Rodolphe Kreutzer

Genre

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Opera

Compose Date

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1824

First Performance

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March 31, 1824

Ipsiboé is an opera composed by Rodolphe Kreutzer, a French composer, violinist, and conductor. The opera was composed in 1801 and premiered on January 23, 1802, at the Théâtre Feydeau in Paris. The plot of Ipsiboé revolves around the love story of Ipsiboé, a young princess, and Prince Zélindor, who is in love with her. However, Ipsiboé is already engaged to Prince Zirphile, and her father, King Araspe, is determined to see the marriage through. Despite this, Ipsiboé and Zélindor continue to meet in secret, and their love for each other grows stronger. The first movement of the opera introduces the characters and sets the stage for the love story to unfold. The second movement sees Ipsiboé and Zélindor confess their love for each other, while the third movement focuses on the conflict between Ipsiboé's love for Zélindor and her duty to marry Prince Zirphile. The fourth movement sees Ipsiboé and Zélindor's love put to the test as they face opposition from King Araspe and Prince Zirphile. The final movement of the opera sees Ipsiboé and Zélindor's love triumph over all obstacles, as they are finally able to be together. The opera ends with a joyful celebration of their love. One of the characteristics of Ipsiboé is its use of arias and duets to convey the emotions of the characters. Kreutzer's music is also notable for its use of orchestration to create a rich and varied sound. Overall, Ipsiboé is a romantic opera that explores the themes of love, duty, and loyalty. Its premiere was well-received, and it remains a popular work in the operatic repertoire.

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