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Armida

Armida

Paperback

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ISBN10: 1024512908
ISBN13: 9781024512908
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Italian

Armida is a dramma per musica in three acts by Gioachino Rossini to an Italian libretto by Giovanni Schmidt, based on scenes from Gerusalemme liberata by Torquato Tasso. This vocal score presents the full Italian libretto alongside the musical notation. Rossini's Armida is celebrated for its demanding vocal writing and dramatic intensity. Set during the First Crusade, the opera tells the story of the sorceress Armida, who uses her magic to ensnare and enchant the Christian knights. The opera explores themes of love, duty, and betrayal against the backdrop of the Crusades, showcasing Rossini's masterful orchestration and melodic invention. This edition offers valuable insights into the intricacies of Italian opera and the genius of Gioachino Rossini.

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