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Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi was an Italian composer during the Romantic period of classical music. By focusing on composing opera, Verdi was able to make political statements to the masses regarding his dislike of the noble ideals at the time. Please refer to this category for all questions concerning Verdi.
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What is the English translation of the Italian aria 'Ah Perché qui Fuggite'?
Here is an English equivalent of the lyrics to the aria Ah Perché qui? Fuggite! from the opera Un ballo in maschera by Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi (October 10, 1813-January 27, 1901):
AMELIA
Oh why here! Flee…
RICCARDO
Are you the one in the letter?
AMELIA
Death comes close to you here.
RICCARDO
Fear does not penetrate my chest.
AMELIA
Flee, flee, oh how you will fall down, stabbed, here!
RICCARDO
Reveal to me your name.
AMELIA
Great God! I cannot!
RICCARDO
And why do you weep…beseech me terrified?
Because you feel so much pity for my life?
AMELIA
Everything, for that, my blood … I would give everything!
RICCARDO
Oh Amelia, you conceal yourself in vain: what an angel you are!
AMELIA
At your feet I fall to the ground
Where yearning for you is the unknown
Knife of vengeance.
A cadaver tomorrow
You will be if you remain.
Save yourself, go, leave me,
Flee from their hated.
RICCARDO
Other than that you love me, Amelia,
I do not heed my fate,
I have only you in my soul
And I forget the universe.
I don't even know how to fear death,
Because from you stronger
Is the aura which intoxicates me
With your heavenly love.
AMELIA
So seeing me, you wish
Breathlessly for death and shame?
RICCARDO
Saving
You I wish for - tomorrow and I will go with Renato.
AMELIA
Where?
RICCARDO
To your native heaven!
AMELIA
In England!
RICCARDO
My heart is breaking…but I will leave…farewell.
AMELIA
Riccardo!
RICCARDO
Amelia, yet another time: Farewell,
The last time!
Farewell.
What is the opera 'La Traviata' about?
An honor-bound father, a naive son, and a selfless girlfriend is a description of what the opera La Traviata is about. The opera by Giuseppe Verdi (October 9/10, 1813 - 27 January 27, 1901) -- with lyrics by Francesco Maria Piave (May 18, 1810 - March 5, 1876) -- offers an Italian musical version of La dame aux camélias by Alexandre Dumas, fils (July 27, 1824 - 27 November 27, 1895). Violetta serves as the selfless courtesan who manages to die in her true love's arms after Alfredo's father Giorgio repents breaking them up to ensure that his daughter will make a good marriage.
Verdi's title bandit is the character of "Rigoletto," from his opera of the same name. Rigoletto is a hunchbacked court jester who seeks revenge against the Duke of Mantua, who has wronged him. The opera explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions, ultimately leading to tragic outcomes. Rigoletto's complex character and emotional depth contribute to the opera's enduring popularity.
Who published all of Giuseppe Verdi's operas?
Most of Giuseppe Verdi's operas were published by Casa Ricordi, a prominent music publishing company based in Milan, Italy. Casa Ricordi played a significant role in promoting Verdi's works and supporting his career as a composer.
What is Charles Dickens most famous work?
* Barnaby Rudge * Bleak House * A Christmas Carol * David Copperfield * Dombey and Son * Great Expectations * Hard Times * Little Dorrit * Martin Chuzzlewit * The Mystery of Edwin Drood * Nicholas Nickleby * The Old Curiosity Shop * Oliver Twist * Our Mutual Friend * The Pickwick Papers * A Tale of Two Cities
Which opera composed by Richard Wagner did influence Giuseppe Verdi?
There is no record of such a thing.
Who did giuseppe verdi live with?
first wife Margherita, married 4th May 1836, she died in June 1840. Sometime in the mid 1840's he co-habited with Giuseppina Streponi, they eventually married in August 1859
When did Giuseppe Verdi write La Traviata?
La Traviata, written by Giuseppe Verdi and based on a novel by Alexandre Dumas, was first performed in 1853.
What are the lyrics to Medora's opening aria in Il Corsaro by Verdi Italian and English?
What are the lyrics to Medora's opening aria in Il Corsaro by Verdi Italian and English - The link below gives information about the opera and external links to libretto and the aria database.
Dorothea Dix was most known for her work in the area of?
mental illness, she also played a major role in founding 32 mental hospitals
Who was Giuseppe Verdi's first teacher?
Pietro Baistrocchi in Le Roncole. Then Ferdinando Provesi in Busseto. The, Vicenzo Lavigna in Milan.
Amongst others - Aida Il trovatore Rigoletto La traviata Otello Falstaff
How many kids did Giuseppe Verdi have?
He had two by his first wife, then possibly an illegitimate daughter who was brought up in Cremona.
Why was Giuseppe Verdi's operas censored?
Verdi's operas were censored for their lyrics, content, and subject matter.
Did verdi and strepponi stay married?
Yes, he married the opera singer Giuseppina Strepponi after living with her for over 12 years. They stayed married until Verdi died of a stroke.
What is giuseppe verdi's most important contribution to the world of music?
Perhaps Verdi is most well known for his Italian operas. He mainly wrote vocal music: 28 operas and Manzoni's Requiem. Finally, he also wrote chamber music.
What composer was inspired by the tick of a clock?
Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn was inspired by the ticking sound of a clock in composing his Symphony Number 101, which remains arguably the most often played of all Hayden's symphonies in concert halls around the world up to present date. The Symphony was nicknamed "the Clock" on account of the ticking sound in the second movement.
The 101st Symphony is scored for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, two horns, two trumpets, timpani and strings. It was completed by Hayden in 1794 and first performed on March 3rd in 1794 at a special concert organized by Hayden's colleague and friend Johann Salomon in the Hanover Square Rooms in London, England being part of a concert series of Hayden's great music in the English capital.
Like all symphonies of that period it actually has 4 standard movements the first commencing with a slow introduction in the minor mode before going into an exciting presto. The clockwork ticking sound comes in the second movement (Andante) initially emanating from bassoons and plucked strings before the ticking sound is varied among other instrument groupings. Then the cheerful third movement or Menuetto: Allegretto is followed by a very lively fourth movement or Vivace. It is music that can be enjoyed again and again, however many times it is heard during your life.
