Composer

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George Frederick Handel

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Cantata

Compose Date

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1708

Average_duration

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22:50

Movement_count

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17

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"Agrippina condotta a morire" (Agrippina led to her death) is a cantata composed by George Frederick Handel in 1709. The piece was premiered in Rome, Italy, during Handel's time there as a young composer. The cantata is written for soprano soloist, strings, and continuo. The cantata is divided into three movements. The first movement is a recitative, in which Agrippina laments her fate and reflects on her life. The second movement is an aria, in which Agrippina expresses her desire for death as a release from her suffering. The final movement is another recitative, in which Agrippina accepts her fate and prepares for her death. The cantata is characterized by Handel's use of expressive melodies and harmonies, as well as his skillful use of the voice to convey emotion. The first movement is marked by a sense of resignation and sadness, while the second movement is more passionate and intense. The final movement is marked by a sense of acceptance and peace. Overall, "Agrippina condotta a morire" is a powerful and moving work that showcases Handel's skill as a composer and his ability to convey complex emotions through music.

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