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Vissi d’arte
22869148
22869148
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Orchestra Solo S, Fl, Ob, Clt, Fg, 2 Cor, Tr, Timp, Arpa, 2 Vl, Va, Vc, Cb
SKU: CA.5625800
Romanza of Tosca from Tosca, Act 2. Arrangement for Chamber orchestra (arr. A. Gies). Composed by Giacomo Puccini. Arranged by Andreas Gies. Carus digital: Extra digital products. Bearbeitungen: Arrangements of opera arias. Full score. Duration 4 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 56.258/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5625800).ISBN 9790007330569. 9 x 12 inches. Italian.
Giacomo Puccini’s operas are largely through-composed. Only occasionally does the master of verismo slacken the pace to indulge himself with an aria. The undeniable highlights of his operas, these arias are often performed in concert. The Italian conductor Andreas Gies has arranged Puccini’s best-known arias and duets for reduced wind ensemble, enabling these to be performed in smaller settings. While the string section can also be reduced in size, a sufficient number of players is needed to perform the many divisi.
In "Vissi d’arte", Tosca faces a moral test that threatens her life and her love. In this scene from the second act, she finds herself in a desperate situation, tormented by the intrigues, dangers and challenges of her life. The heart-rending aria, which touchingly reveals the protagonist’s inner turmoil and moral conflict, is full of emotional intensity and musical beauty.
For a balanced sound, we recommend a minimum string section of 5-4-3-2-1.
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