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Our journey through the history of opera takes us back to Florence in the 1600s, during Maria de Medici's grand celebrations with King Henry IV of France. In the midst of this majestic event, two musical pieces stood out: “The Abduction from Cephalus”, with text by Gabriello Chiabrera and music by Giulio Caccini, and “L'Euridice” with music by Jacopo Peri and text by Ottavio Rinuccini. These composers, already known for their first opera, “Dafne”, once again presented us with a spectacle of grandeur and innovation.
The “Abduction from Cephalus” marked the climax of the festivities, telling the story of Cephalus, kidnapped by the goddess Aurora, in a monumental performance that lasted five hours and cost a fortune for the time. Although it wasn't conceived as a “Fable in Music”, like its predecessor “Dafne”, many scholars today consider it an opera, given its thematic integrity and fully-musical execution. Meanwhile, “L'Euridice”, the second opera in history, brought the myth of Orpheus to the stage for the first time, marking the beginning of a long tradition that would influence more than 67 subsequent performances.
The contribution of the musicians and intellectuals of the Camerata Fiorentina was crucial to the development of these works, establishing the basic principles of the new style and exploring the emotional possibilities of music. If you enjoyed this short story about the birth of opera, don't forget to leave your like, subscribe to the channel, share it with friends and comment below. Your participation is essential if we are to continue exploring the richness of this musical universe. Thanks for your support and see you in the next video!
Here are the links I mentioned during the video:
Stravaganza de amore -Pygmalion - Rafael Pichon
All'imperio d'Amore: 3. Ineffabile ardore a 6 “Il rapimento di Cefalo”
• All'imperio d'Amore: 3...
J. Peri, L'Euridice: “Funeste piagge” (1600)
• Luca Dordolo, Ensemble...
G. Caccini, L'Euridice: “Funeste piagge”(1600)
• Euridice, Scene IV: "F...
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