“Nina”
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See “KARAOKE KORNER” below for technical help . . .
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“Nina,” a haunting melody of loss by an unknown composer from the 28 Italian Songs and Arias, has attracted performances from the greatest singers of our age.
Here is a particularly plush group including every voice type. Enjoy!
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“Nina”
Anonymous
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Nina lyrics
Tre giorni son che Nina
In letto se ne sta.
Il sonno l’assassina
Svegliatela, per pietà!
E cimbali e timpani e pifferi,
Svegliatemi Ninetta
Perchè non dorma più
E mentre il sior dottore
A visitarla va,
Ninetta per amore
In letto se ne sta.
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For three days Nina
has stayed in her bed.
The slumber is killing her.
Please waken her!
Cymbals, drums, and shawms,
waken my little Nina,
so she may not sleep any more.
And While the doctor
goes to visit her,
dear Nina, out of love,
stays in her bed.
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Our first performances by Brazilian operatic soprano Bidu Sayão.
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Our second performance is by Renata Tebaldi. Though not a mezzo soprano, this song brings out the hidden “mezzo” warmth in her voice.
https://youtu.be/OSjdJBE79Ns
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Our third singer is Enrico Caruso. Many consider him the greatest operatic tenor of the 20th century. It’s a fun challenge to see how much of the real voice you can hear in these grainy, early recordings. (He sounds good!)
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The last performance is of Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky.
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KARAOKE KORNER . . .
Due to the quarantine requirements of the COVID-19 period, we are providing services for learning online.
Below are Karaoke-style accompaniments in both high and low keys presented along side full performances. Each listing also includes audio metronome and tonic-pitch sound videos to help you sing more independently when learning online. Sub-sections of the songs are then presented to help you dig down and refine your learning.
These measures will promote more comprehensive and effective learning while studying singing remotely. Good luck and have fun!
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(back to the top…)
Metronome marking:
Tonic note pitch:
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ENTIRE ACCOMPANIMENT ONLY (high key):
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FULL PERFORMANCE:
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BOTTOM OF PG. 8, MEASURE 10: “Pifferi, timpani, cembali, Svegliate mia Ninetta . . .”
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TOP OF PG. 9, MEASURE 15: “acciò non dorma più . . .”
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PG. 9, MEASURE 19: “Svegliate mia Ninetta . . .”
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BOTTOM OF PG. 9, MEASURE 26: “acciò non dorma più.”
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(back to the top…)
Metronome marking:
Tonic note pitch:
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ENTIRE ACCOMPANIMENT ONLY (low key):
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FULL PERFORMANCE:
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BOTTOM OF PG. 8, MEASURE 10: “Pifferi, timpani, cembali, Svegliate mia Ninetta . . .”
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TOP OF PG. 9, MEASURE 15: “acciò non dorma più . . .”
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PG. 9, MEASURE 19: “Svegliate mia Ninetta . . .”
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BOTTOM OF PG. 9, MEASURE 26: “acciò non dorma più.”