Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1782

Average_duration

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6:56

"In te spero, o sposo amato" is a fragment of an aria composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, catalogued as K. 440 (383h). The piece was composed in 1783, during Mozart's time in Vienna. The aria was intended for the opera "L'Oca del Cairo," which was never completed due to financial difficulties faced by the theater company that commissioned it. The premiere of "In te spero, o sposo amato" did not take place until 1796, thirteen years after Mozart's death. The aria was included in a pasticcio opera titled "Il trionfo dell'amore," which was performed in Prague. The pasticcio opera was a compilation of arias and ensembles from various composers, including Mozart, arranged to fit a new libretto. The aria is in the key of F major and consists of two sections. The first section is a recitative, in which the soprano soloist expresses her longing for her beloved spouse. The second section is an aria, in which the soloist expresses her hope that her spouse will return to her. The characteristics of "In te spero, o sposo amato" are typical of Mozart's operatic style. The recitative is characterized by its declamatory style, with the soloist singing in a speech-like manner. The aria is more melodic, with the soloist singing a lyrical melody accompanied by a simple, yet elegant, accompaniment. Overall, "In te spero, o sposo amato" is a beautiful example of Mozart's operatic style. Although it is only a fragment of a larger work, it stands on its own as a testament to Mozart's genius as a composer.

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