Composer

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Franz Joseph Haydn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1786

Average_duration

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6:07

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Franz Joseph Haydn's 'Ah, tu non senti...Qual destra omicida, H. 24b/10' is a dramatic and emotional aria from his opera 'Orfeo ed Euridice'. The opera was composed in 1762 and premiered in Eszterháza, Hungary in 1769. The aria is sung by Orfeo, the protagonist of the opera, after he has lost his beloved wife Euridice to the underworld. In the aria, Orfeo laments his loss and expresses his anger towards the gods who have taken her away from him. The aria is divided into two distinct sections, each with its own unique characteristics. The first section begins with a slow and mournful introduction, featuring a solo violin and a somber melody played by the orchestra. Orfeo enters with a recitative, expressing his grief and despair. The aria then transitions into a faster and more agitated section, with Orfeo singing the words "Ah, tu non senti...Qual destra omicida" ("Ah, you do not feel...what murderous hand") in a powerful and dramatic manner. The orchestra responds with a flurry of fast-paced and intense music, reflecting Orfeo's anger and frustration. The second section of the aria is more introspective and contemplative. Orfeo sings a slower and more lyrical melody, accompanied by a simple and delicate accompaniment from the orchestra. He reflects on his love for Euridice and the pain of losing her, singing "Ah, se intorno a quest'urna funesta" ("Ah, if around this mournful urn"). The aria ends with a return to the mournful melody of the introduction, as Orfeo laments his loss and the curtain falls. Overall, 'Ah, tu non senti...Qual destra omicida' is a powerful and emotional aria that showcases Haydn's skill at creating dramatic and expressive music. The aria's contrasting sections and intense emotions make it a standout moment in the opera 'Orfeo ed Euridice'.

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