Composer

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Pietro Mascagni

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1884

Average_duration

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2:04

"M'ama...non m'ama" is a one-act opera composed by Pietro Mascagni. It premiered on May 16, 1916, at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome, Italy. The libretto was written by Luigi Illica, who also wrote the libretto for Puccini's "La Bohème" and "Tosca." The opera consists of three movements and tells the story of a young woman named Silvia who is torn between two suitors, the wealthy Count Andrea and the poor but passionate Lorenzo. Silvia's father, who is in debt to the Count, pressures her to marry him, but she is in love with Lorenzo. In the end, Silvia chooses Lorenzo, and the Count is left heartbroken. The first movement, "Preludio," sets the mood for the opera with a haunting melody played by the strings. The second movement, "Silvia," introduces the character of Silvia and her dilemma. The music is lyrical and romantic, reflecting Silvia's conflicted emotions. The third movement, "Finale," is the climax of the opera, as Silvia makes her choice and the Count is left alone. "M'ama...non m'ama" is characterized by its lush, romantic melodies and Mascagni's use of orchestration to convey the emotions of the characters. The opera is also notable for its brevity, with a runtime of only 40 minutes. Despite its short length, "M'ama...non m'ama" is considered one of Mascagni's most successful works and is still performed today.

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