Italian arias download
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- 4 page sheet music download
- Baritone/bass aria
- From Lisetta e Astrobolo
- By Antonio Caldara
Range of Aria
Historical Background
Antonio Caldara (1670-1736) was one of the most prolific composers of his day. He was born in Venice, but served as maestro di cappella in Mantua, Rome and, finally and most importantly, in Vienna. There, he filled the requirements of the court by writing a large quantity of operas, both comic and serious, for feast days and the annual carnival. His intermezzo “Lisetta e Astrobolo” dates from 1717 and was paired with Caldara’s opera seria “La verità nell’inganno.” The librettist is unknown.
Intermezzi
Intermezzi, such as “Lisetta e Astrobolo” 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.
The bass is often an older, foolish man who seeks to marry the soprano for her beauty. He is generally a buffo character and has a large vocal range and uses patter (fast vocal passages) which show humor The soprano is generally young and clever and pursues the man for his wealth.
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 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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Italian arias download
Description
- Sia testimon
- 4 page sheet music download
- Baritone/bass aria
- From Lisetta e Astrobolo
- By Antonio Caldara
Range of Aria
Historical Background
Antonio Caldara (1670-1736) was one of the most prolific composers of his day. He was born in Venice, but served as maestro di cappella in Mantua, Rome and, finally and most importantly, in Vienna. There, he filled the requirements of the court by writing a large quantity of operas, both comic and serious, for feast days and the annual carnival. His intermezzo “Lisetta e Astrobolo” dates from 1717 and was paired with Caldara’s opera seria “La verità nell’inganno.” The librettist is unknown.
Intermezzi
Intermezzi, such as “Lisetta e Astrobolo” 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.
The bass is often an older, foolish man who seeks to marry the soprano for her beauty. He is generally a buffo character and has a large vocal range and uses patter (fast vocal passages) which show humor The soprano is generally young and clever and pursues the man for his wealth.
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 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.
