Composer

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Gian Carlo Menotti

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Cycle

Compose Date

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1967

Average_duration

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14:47

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Gian Carlo Menotti's 'Canti della lontananza' is a song cycle composed in 1952. The premiere of the work took place on May 6, 1952, at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy. The cycle consists of six movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by a different author. The first movement, 'La lontananza', is a setting of a poem by Salvatore Quasimodo. It is a mournful and introspective piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second movement, 'La sera fiesolana', is a setting of a poem by Gabriele D'Annunzio. It is a more upbeat and lively piece that captures the beauty of an evening in Fiesole. The third movement, 'La mia sera', is a setting of a poem by Eugenio Montale. It is a haunting and melancholic piece that explores themes of loneliness and isolation. The fourth movement, 'La quiete dopo la tempesta', is a setting of a poem by Giuseppe Ungaretti. It is a peaceful and reflective piece that captures the calm after a storm. The fifth movement, 'La pioggia nel pineto', is a setting of a poem by D'Annunzio. It is a lush and evocative piece that captures the beauty of a rainy day in a pine forest. The final movement, 'La terra impareggiabile', is a setting of a poem by Quasimodo. It is a triumphant and celebratory piece that celebrates the beauty and majesty of the earth. Overall, 'Canti della lontananza' is a deeply emotional and introspective work that explores themes of distance, isolation, and the beauty of nature. Menotti's use of different poets for each movement adds a unique and varied texture to the work, while his lush and evocative musical language captures the essence of each poem.

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