Vincenzo Bellini (1801–1835)
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Vincenzo Bellini (1801–1835)
1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .
- Composed songs with beautiful belcanto melodies, but which also respected the texts of the songs.
- Composed romanze da camera, miniature arias for amateurs.
2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .
Vaga luna che inargenti
Vanne, o rosa fortunate
Ma rendi pur content
Almen se non poss’io
Malinconia, ninfa gentile
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This selection is called: “Vaga luna che inargenti”
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This selection is called: “Vanne, o rosa fortunate”
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This selection is called: “Ma rendi pur content”
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This selection is called: “Almen se non poss’io”
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This selection is called: “Malinconia, ninfa gentile”
[Click here for TRANSLATION ]