Review
This aria was written in 1783 as an insertion aria for Il curioso indiscreto,
an opera by Anfossi, along with No, che non sei capace and Per pieta
non ricercate.
The aria is one of Mozart's most delicate and effective, especially in its
stunning use of the voice in conjunction with various instruments. The very
delicate orchestral introduction sets the tone of the piece, and the various
obbligatos with the voice and instruments can be stunning. It seems quite
likely that the opera composers of the Romantic era who used similar devices
(e.g. Lucia's Mad Scene in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor) had been
influenced by this aria.
Clorinda, who is in love with the Count, who is promised to Emilia, sings
that she wishes she could explain to him why she appears not to return his
love. In the fast-paced second part of the aria, she urges him to leave
her, telling him to go to Emilia. The whole piece is quite moving as well
as being lovely, and an excellent display piece for vocal agility and grace. ~ Anne Feeney, All Music Guide
Albums with Complete Performances of the Work
| Amoureuses |
2008 |
| Brilliant Classics Sampler |
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| Christine Schäfer:Mozart Arias and Strauss Orchestral Songs |
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| Deutsche Grammophon Centenary Collection, 1958-1967 (Box Set) |
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| Donna: Opera and Concert Arias by Mozart |
2008 |
| Glitter and Be Gay |
1993 |
| Great Mozart Singers, Vol. 4: Concert Arias 1956-70 |
1995 |
| Joan Sutherland |
2001 |
| Jubiläumsedition: Grosse Mozartsänger (Box Set) |
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| Kathleen Battle Sings Mozart |
1986 |
| Les Introuvables du Chant Mozartien |
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| Margaret Price sings Mozart |
1994 |
| Mozart - A Soprano Portrait |
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| Mozart Arias |
2007 |
| Mozart Concert at St. George Abbey [DVD Video] |
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| Mozart Edition, Vol. 24: Concert Arias; Songs (Box Set) |
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| Mozart Effect 101 |
2007 |
| Mozart in Love |
2006 |
| Mozart, Milhaud, Gliere and others |
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| Mozart: Arias |
1998 |
| Mozart: Arias for Aloysia Weber |
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| Mozart: Arias for Aloysia Weber |
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| Mozart: Arias, Vocal Ensembles, Canons [Box Set] |
1991 |
| Mozart: Arias; Exsultate, Jubilate |
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| Mozart: Arias; Vocal Ensembles; Canons; Lieder; Notturni [Box Set] |
2000 |
| Mozart: Complete Works, Vol. 8 - Concert Arias, Songs, Canons, Disc 2 |
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| Mozart: Complete Works, Vol. 8 [Box Set] |
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| Mozart: Concert Arias |
1995 |
| Mozart: Concert Arias |
1992 |
| Mozart: Concert Arias |
1995 |
| Mozart: Concert Arias |
2005 |
| Mozart: Concert Arias |
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| Mozart: Concert Arias |
2006 |
| Mozart: Concert Arias (Complete) [Box Set] |
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| Mozart: Concert Arias Disc 1, for Soprano and Orchestra |
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| Mozart: Concert Arias, Vol. 1 |
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| Mozart: Exsuiltate, jubilate, K. 165; Alessandro Scarlatti: Su le sponde del Tebro; etc. |
1996 |
| Mozart: Exsultate, Jubilate; Arias |
1986 |
| Mozart: Opera & Concert Arias |
2005 |
| Mozart: Sopran-Arien |
1998 |
| Mozart: The Concert Arias |
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| My Story |
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| Queen of Coloratura |
1994 |
| Sumi Jo Live at Carnegie Hall |
1997 |
| Sumi Jo Sings Mozart |
1996 |
| The Art of Joan Sutherland [Box Set] |
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| The Art of the Coloratura |
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| The Gold Compact Complete Mozart Edition (180-CD Box Set) |
2000 |
| The Great Recordings |
2004 |
| The Singers: Beverly Sills |
2001 |
| The Viennese Nightingale [Box Set] |
2003 |
| Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Complete Works [Box Set] |
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