Composer

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Antonio Caldara

Genre

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Choral

Average_duration

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6:07

Movement_count

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3

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"Da tuoi lumi" is a sacred cantata composed by Antonio Caldara, an Italian Baroque composer, in the early 18th century. The cantata was written for a solo soprano voice, strings, and continuo. It was premiered in Vienna, Austria, in 1715. The cantata consists of three movements. The first movement is an aria in A minor, "Da tuoi lumi, o bella Clori," which translates to "From your light, oh beautiful Clori." The aria is in a da capo form, with a slow and expressive opening section followed by a faster and more virtuosic middle section, and then returning to the opening section. The music is characterized by its lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies, and ornamented vocal lines. The second movement is a recitative in A major, "Ma se tu sei fedele," which translates to "But if you are faithful." The recitative is accompanied by the continuo only and serves as a transition between the first and third movements. The music is characterized by its declamatory style, with the vocal line following the natural rhythms and inflections of the text. The third movement is an aria in A major, "Sebben che siamo donne," which translates to "Although we are women." The aria is in a da capo form, with a lively and dance-like opening section followed by a slower and more expressive middle section, and then returning to the opening section. The music is characterized by its rhythmic vitality, catchy melodies, and virtuosic vocal lines. Overall, "Da tuoi lumi" is a beautiful example of Caldara's skill in writing for the voice and his ability to create expressive and memorable melodies. The cantata showcases the Baroque style of music, with its use of ornamentation, expressive harmonies, and contrasting sections.

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