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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
It is likely that the character Acis ({{ | Translator's Commentary: It is likely that the character Acis (Italian: {{lang|it|Aci}}) does not address the same person in part A as he does in part B, for several reasons.<p> | ||
[[File:Part b alto giove.jpg|thumb|alt=B-Part of "Alto Giove"|B-Part of "Alto Giove"<ref name="IMSLP"/>]] | For one, the libretto itself suggests it; to praise to Giove's beauty seems an unlikely thing to do. Second: The libretto exists in two versions, likely mirroring two sets of performances. One does have "Alto Giove" as well as "Nell'attendere"<ref name="Libretti">, the other does not. As it seems unlikely that Porpora would cut two hit-pieces from the opera and replace "Alto Giove" with a duet, the theory that the shorter libretto is the later one is disputable.<ref name="Wiki"/>.<p> | ||
However, even the libretto where an "Alto Giove" exists does not list the B-Part. In the collection of music printed for the devoted audience later, the B-Part seems originally to be missing; it is literally glued on. | |||
[[File:Part b alto giove.jpg|left|thumb|alt=B-Part of "Alto Giove"|B-Part of "Alto Giove"<ref name="IMSLP"/>]] | |||
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The "Diva amorosa e bella" might be a fond address. As he pleads that Galatea may be restored to him, this leaves one other character, Nerea, who is only existent in the version of the libretto which contains "Alto Giove" – or a different goddess who might have appeared beside Giove.<ref name="Libretti"/> | |||
==Manuscripts and sheet music== | ==Manuscripts and sheet music== |
Revision as of 23:21, 2 October 2021
Polifem | |
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by Nicola Antonio Porpora | |
Full title | Polifemo |
English | Polypheme (Modern English: Polyphemus) |
Libretto | Paolo Antonio Rolli |
Language | Italian |
Based on | Metamorphoses by Ovid |
Published | before or around c.1785 |
Premiere | |
Date | February 1, 1735 |
Location | King's Theatre |
"Alto Giove", sung by the character Acis (Italian: Aci) in Nicola Antonio Porpora's "Polifemo", has been brought to great popularity by the motion picture Farinelli[2], where the protagonist prominently sings it. The poignant thanks to his creator for the gift of immortality that comes at the ultimate price resonated summarized the theme of the movie perfectly and also resonated with the audiences.
"Alto Giove" is a showpiece of Porpora's artistry as much as it is his pupil's, Farinelli. The beautiful lyrical composition shows Porpora's deep musicality – and his trust in Farinelli's ability to captivate the audience in the absence of vocal stunts.[1]
"Alto Giove" It appears on the following album:
Year | Album | Ensemble | Conductor |
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2013 | Farinelli – Porpora Arias | Venice Baroque Orchestra | Andrea Marcon |
Libretto
from Polifemo
Nicolo Antonio Porpora (music), Paolo Antonio Rolli (words)
Alto Giove |
Great Jupiter, |
Background
Translator's Commentary: It is likely that the character Acis (Italian: Aci) does not address the same person in part A as he does in part B, for several reasons.
For one, the libretto itself suggests it; to praise to Giove's beauty seems an unlikely thing to do. Second: The libretto exists in two versions, likely mirroring two sets of performances. One does have "Alto Giove" as well as "Nell'attendere"Cite error: Closing </ref>
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External links
- "Farinelli". Internationaler Filmdienst. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- "Farinelli". International Movie Database (IMDB). Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
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