Composer

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Napoléon Coste

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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9:17

Divertissement sur Lucia di Lammermoor, Op. 9 is a composition for solo guitar by French guitarist and composer Napoléon Coste. The piece was composed in the mid-19th century and premiered in Paris in 1847. The composition consists of four movements, each of which is based on a different theme from the opera Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti. The first movement, marked Allegro, is based on the famous sextet from Act II of the opera. The second movement, marked Andante, is based on the aria "Regnava nel silenzio" from Act I. The third movement, marked Allegretto, is based on the duet "Verranno a te sull'aure" from Act II. The final movement, marked Allegro, is based on the famous mad scene from Act III. Coste's Divertissement sur Lucia di Lammermoor is a virtuosic showcase for the guitar, featuring intricate fingerwork, rapid arpeggios, and delicate ornamentation. The piece also demonstrates Coste's skill as a composer, as he weaves together the various themes from the opera into a cohesive and engaging work for solo guitar. Overall, Divertissement sur Lucia di Lammermoor, Op. 9 is a significant contribution to the repertoire of the classical guitar, and a testament to Napoléon Coste's skill as both a performer and a composer.

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