The "Queen of the Night" aria, also known as "Der Hölle Rache," was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It is featured in his Opera "The Magic Flute," which premiered in 1791. The aria is famous for its demanding vocal range and dramatic character, sung by the Queen of the Night as she expresses her anger and desire for revenge.
Yes, she did. Joan Sutherland sang the complete role of the Queen of the Night at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in London in January of 1962, with Otto Klemperer conducting. She never recorded the role commercially, but a pirate recording of the January 4th performance has circulated for years. Also, Sutherland made a commercial recording of the Queen's first aria, "O zittre nicht," for the Decca/London label. It is important to remember that in the three London performances she sang the first aria transposed down a semi-tone and the second aria down a full time. The commercial recording og 'O zittre nicht' is at pitch.
Giovanni Allevi
no, it is an Italian song composed by Bardotti/Baldan Bembo.
Prophet's Song, composed by Brian May, on Night at the Opera.
Modest Mussorgsky, in 1867.Night on Bald Mountain was composed by Modest Mussorgsky.
The Queen of the night aria from Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro' opera is a challenging aria for a soprano.
It's the Queen of the Night Aria from Mozart's The Magic Flute.
A symphony composed by Amadeus Mozart named "Queen of the Night".
The "Queen of the Night" aria from Mozart's The Magic Flute is challenging due to its wide vocal range, requiring singers to reach high Fs and Gs with precision. It features rapid leaps and intricate runs that demand both technical skill and emotional expression. Additionally, the aria's dramatic intensity necessitates strong breath control and dynamic vocal clarity to convey its character effectively. These factors combine to make it a formidable piece even for experienced sopranos.
Yes, she did. Joan Sutherland sang the complete role of the Queen of the Night at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in London in January of 1962, with Otto Klemperer conducting. She never recorded the role commercially, but a pirate recording of the January 4th performance has circulated for years. Also, Sutherland made a commercial recording of the Queen's first aria, "O zittre nicht," for the Decca/London label. It is important to remember that in the three London performances she sang the first aria transposed down a semi-tone and the second aria down a full time. The commercial recording og 'O zittre nicht' is at pitch.
Giovanni Allevi
God Save The Queen
no, it is an Italian song composed by Bardotti/Baldan Bembo.
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Prophet's Song, composed by Brian May, on Night at the Opera.
The duration of The Queen of the Night is 1.95 hours.