Composer

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Vincenzo Ciampi

Genre

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Opera

Compose Date

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1750

First Performance

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March 31, 1750

Average_duration

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4:42

Il trionfo di Camilla is an opera seria in three acts composed by Vincenzo Ciampi. The opera was first performed at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples on January 12, 1760. The libretto was written by Pietro Metastasio, one of the most famous librettists of the time. The plot of the opera revolves around the story of Camilla, the Queen of the Volsci, who is in love with the Roman warrior, Fidenzio. However, their love is forbidden due to the ongoing war between the Volsci and the Romans. Camilla's father, King Tullio, is determined to marry her off to the Prince of the Rutuli, who is an ally of the Volsci. Camilla is torn between her duty to her father and her love for Fidenzio. She ultimately decides to follow her heart and elopes with Fidenzio. However, their happiness is short-lived as they are captured by the Rutuli and sentenced to death. In the end, Camilla's father intervenes and saves their lives, allowing them to be together. The music of Il trionfo di Camilla is characterized by its beautiful melodies and intricate vocal writing. The opera features a number of memorable arias, including Camilla's "Non sempre invendicata" and Fidenzio's "Se mai senti spirarti sul volto." Il trionfo di Camilla was a popular opera in its time and was performed throughout Italy and Europe. It was also one of the first operas to be performed in the United States, with a production in New York in 1796. Overall, Il trionfo di Camilla is a beautiful and moving opera that showcases Ciampi's skill as a composer and Metastasio's talent as a librettist. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless themes of love, duty, and sacrifice.

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