Composer

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Gioachino Rossini

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1810

Average_duration

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76:35

Movement_count

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31

Movement ....

La cambiale di matrimonio is an opera buffa in one act composed by Gioachino Rossini in 1810. The libretto was written by Gaetano Rossi and the opera premiered on November 3, 1810, at the Teatro San Moisè in Venice. The plot of the opera revolves around the character of Tobias Mill, an English merchant who has come to Italy to marry his daughter Fanny off to a wealthy Italian businessman, Slook. However, Fanny is in love with Edoardo, a young man who is not wealthy enough to satisfy Tobias' demands. Tobias insists that Fanny marry Slook, but Edoardo and Fanny come up with a plan to trick Tobias into signing a marriage contract with Slook, which they then tear up and replace with a contract for Fanny and Edoardo's marriage. The music of La cambiale di matrimonio is characterized by Rossini's signature style of fast-paced, energetic melodies and witty, humorous lyrics. The opera features several memorable arias, including Fanny's "Non v'e piu tempo, o Zefiro" and Edoardo's "Tu mi parli di cose." The overture to the opera is also notable for its lively, playful theme and use of percussion instruments. La cambiale di matrimonio was one of Rossini's earliest operas and helped establish his reputation as a composer of comic operas. The opera was well-received at its premiere and went on to be performed throughout Italy and Europe. It is considered a classic example of the opera buffa genre, which was popular in Italy during the 18th and 19th centuries. Overall, La cambiale di matrimonio is a charming and entertaining opera that showcases Rossini's talent for composing catchy melodies and witty lyrics. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its enduring appeal and the enduring popularity of the opera buffa genre.

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