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Così Fan Tutte: Context, Philosophy and Musico-Dramatic Relationships

Post author By Connor Gaydon
Post date June 18, 2019
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Così fan tutte was composed during somewhat of a compositional drought for Mozart. He had written only 4 major works in 1789, the year prior to the premiere of this opera (Steptoe, 1988, p.71). This, as well as Mozart’s financial difficulties and reputational difficulties for Da Ponte, meant that much was dependent on Così fan […]

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Analysis: Don Giovanni no.15, trio ‘Ah! taci, ingiusto core’

Post author By Connor Gaydon
Post date June 21, 2018
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We join Donna Elvira in Act II at her balcony, scorning herself for still loving the notorious philanderer, Don Giovanni. Meanwhile, the Don has set his eyes on his next conquest, the maid of Donna Elvira. To be successful in this latest exploit, he must lure Elvira away. Don Giovanni and Leporello exchange outfits and […]

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