Composer

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Gioachino Rossini

Genre

:

Choral

Style

:

Cantata

Compose Date

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1811

Average_duration

:

22:48

Movement_count

:

6

Movement ....

La morte di Didone is an opera composed by Gioachino Rossini in 1821. The opera premiered on March 16, 1821, at the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, Italy. The libretto was written by Giovanni Schmidt and is based on the story of Dido and Aeneas from Virgil's Aeneid. The opera is divided into two acts and features a total of 14 musical numbers. The first act includes an overture, two arias, a duet, and a quartet. The second act includes a chorus, two arias, a duet, a trio, and a final chorus. The overture to La morte di Didone is a lively and energetic piece that sets the tone for the rest of the opera. It features a fast-paced allegro section followed by a slower and more melodic andante section. The first act opens with the aria "Ah! Quanto in un momento" sung by the character of Iarba. The aria is a passionate and emotional piece that showcases Rossini's skill at writing for the voice. The second musical number is a duet between Dido and Aeneas titled "Ah! Non potria resistere." The duet is a beautiful and romantic piece that highlights the chemistry between the two characters. The second act opens with a chorus titled "Ombre, larve, orride spettri" which sets a haunting and eerie tone. The first aria of the act is sung by Dido and is titled "Ah! Non mi lasciar." The aria is a heartbreaking piece that showcases the character's despair and sadness. The final chorus of the opera is a triumphant and uplifting piece that brings the story to a close. Overall, La morte di Didone is a beautiful and emotional opera that showcases Rossini's skill as a composer. The music is full of passion and drama, and the story is a timeless tale of love and loss.

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