Italian arias download
- Donne mie, fuggite amore
- 4 page download
- Soprano aria
- From Mirena e Floro
- By Francesco Gasparini
- MP3 piano accompaniment here
Range of aria
Historical Background
Francesco Gasparini (1661–1727) was born near Lucca and stands as one of the most important Italian composers of the early 18th century. He composed more than 50 opere serie and over 15 comic intermezzi. Gasparini also worked as an accomplished singer, violinist, and keyboard player.
Intermezzi first appeared in Venice in 1706, and Gasparini was among the first composers to write in this genre. He eventually rose to become the leading opera composer in Venice. Gasparini later returned to Rome to supervise productions of several of his operas. While living in Rome, he composed Mirena e Floro (also known as Nana francese e Armena). He wrote this intermezzo for the court at Dresden in 1718, pairing it with Antonio Lotti’s opera seria L’Ascanio. For unknown reasons, Giovanni Bononcini collaborated with Gasparini in writing the work.
Intermezzi
Intermezzi, such as Mirena e Floro, are short, comic operas that are performed between the acts of the larger opera seria (serious opera). Typically, each act of the intermezzo is performed during the breaks between the acts of the main opera. These intermezzi usually involve just two main characters—a soprano and a bass—who carry out the comedic action.
Her schemes drive the comedy. Musically, her lines are light and agile. This reflects the playful, everyday humor of the genre. The soprano provides a relatable and amusing figure. The bass is generally a the buffo character and has a large vocal range and uses patter (fast vocal passages) which show humor. These domestic stories offer a delightful contrast to the tragedy of the main opera.
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Donne mie, fuggite amore
Italian arias download
Description
- Donne mie, fuggite amore
- 4 page download
- Soprano aria
- From Mirena e Floro
- By Francesco Gasparini
- MP3 piano accompaniment here
Range of aria
Historical Background
Francesco Gasparini (1661–1727) was born near Lucca and stands as one of the most important Italian composers of the early 18th century. He composed more than 50 opere serie and over 15 comic intermezzi. Gasparini also worked as an accomplished singer, violinist, and keyboard player.
Intermezzi first appeared in Venice in 1706, and Gasparini was among the first composers to write in this genre. He eventually rose to become the leading opera composer in Venice. Gasparini later returned to Rome to supervise productions of several of his operas. While living in Rome, he composed Mirena e Floro (also known as Nana francese e Armena). He wrote this intermezzo for the court at Dresden in 1718, pairing it with Antonio Lotti’s opera seria L’Ascanio. For unknown reasons, Giovanni Bononcini collaborated with Gasparini in writing the work.
Intermezzi
Intermezzi, such as Mirena e Floro, are short, comic operas that are performed between the acts of the larger opera seria (serious opera). Typically, each act of the intermezzo is performed during the breaks between the acts of the main opera. These intermezzi usually involve just two main characters—a soprano and a bass—who carry out the comedic action.
Her schemes drive the comedy. Musically, her lines are light and agile. This reflects the playful, everyday humor of the genre. The soprano provides a relatable and amusing figure. The bass is generally a the buffo character and has a large vocal range and uses patter (fast vocal passages) which show humor. These domestic stories offer a delightful contrast to the tragedy of the main opera.
