Composer

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Giovanni Pergolesi

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

First Performance

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1735

Average_duration

:

151:29

Movement_count

:

30

Movement ....

Il Flaminio is an opera buffa in three acts composed by Giovanni Pergolesi. The opera was composed in 1735, and it premiered in Naples at the Teatro dei Fiorentini on January 25, 1735. The libretto was written by Gennaro Antonio Federico, and the opera was commissioned by the Duke of Maddaloni. The plot of Il Flaminio revolves around the character of Flaminio, a young man who is in love with the beautiful and wealthy Rosalia. However, Rosalia's father, Don Massimiliano, is opposed to the match and wants his daughter to marry a wealthy nobleman. Flaminio, with the help of his friend Fracasso, devises a plan to win Rosalia's hand in marriage. The plan involves disguising Fracasso as a wealthy nobleman and having him court Rosalia. The plan works, and Rosalia falls in love with Fracasso. However, when the truth is revealed, Rosalia is heartbroken and Flaminio is left to pick up the pieces. The music of Il Flaminio is characterized by its lightness and humor. Pergolesi's use of comic timing and witty musical phrases adds to the overall comedic effect of the opera. The opera is also notable for its use of ensemble numbers, which were a relatively new development in opera at the time. Il Flaminio is divided into three acts, each with its own set of movements. The first act includes an overture, followed by a series of arias, duets, and ensemble numbers. The second act features a series of recitatives and arias, as well as a quartet and a duet. The third act includes a series of arias and ensemble numbers, as well as a final duet between Flaminio and Rosalia. Overall, Il Flaminio is a charming and lighthearted opera that showcases Pergolesi's skill as a composer of comic opera. Its premiere in Naples was a great success, and the opera has since become a beloved classic of the opera buffa genre.

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