Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Aria

Compose Date

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1770

Average_duration

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13:17

"Misero me!...Misero pargoletto" is a vocal work composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1771. It is a solo aria for soprano voice and orchestra, and it is catalogued as K. 77 (73e) in the Köchel catalogue. The piece was composed during Mozart's early years, when he was only 15 years old. The aria is in the key of F major and has a duration of approximately 6 minutes. It is divided into two distinct sections, each with its own character and mood. The first section, "Misero me!" (Wretched me!), is a slow and melancholic lament in which the soprano expresses her sorrow and despair. The second section, "Misero pargoletto" (Wretched little child), is more lively and upbeat, with a faster tempo and a more playful melody. The text of the aria is in Italian and was written by an unknown author. It tells the story of a young girl who has been abandoned by her lover and left to suffer alone. The first section describes her sadness and despair, while the second section is a reflection on the fickleness of love and the pain it can cause. The premiere of "Misero me!...Misero pargoletto" is not well documented, but it is likely that it was first performed in Salzburg, where Mozart was living at the time. The piece was not published during Mozart's lifetime, and it remained relatively unknown until the 20th century. Despite its relative obscurity, "Misero me!...Misero pargoletto" is a beautiful and expressive piece of music that showcases Mozart's early talent as a composer. The aria is notable for its emotional depth and its ability to convey complex feelings through music. It is a testament to Mozart's skill as a composer that he was able to create such a powerful and moving work at such a young age.

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