Classical Composer: | Pergolesi, Giovanni Battista |
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Lyricist: | Anonymous |
Work: | Orfeo, Op. 2, No. 4 |
Year Composed: | 1735 |
Instrumentation: | 1 harpsichord, 8.7.6.5.4 str, |
Publisher: | Litolff Editions |
Duration: | 00:16:00 |
Period: | Baroque (1600-1750) |
Work Category: | Vocal |
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The chamber cantata Orfeo, for soprano, strings and basso continuo, consists of two accompanied recitatives and two arias. In the first recitative the soloist tells the story of the loss of Euridice and Orfeo's mourning of her death. His lament forms the substance of the following aria, Euridice, e dove sei?, in da capo form, with a contrasting minor middle section, after which the questions of the opening lines are repeated. The second recitative reflects on the sadness of Orfeo at his loss and suggests that he may turn the tide of Fate. The last aria, again in da capo form, finds Orfeo in the Underworld, resolved either to return with Euridice to the Upper World or to remain by her side. The words Non ha terrore per me la morte have a particular poignancy as the composer himself neared the end of his short life.
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