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Giuseppe Verdi

Giuseppe Verdi Composer

Il Tramonto 2 ('Amo l'ora del giorno che muore')

Performances: 2
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  • Il Tramonto 2 ('Amo l'ora del giorno che muore')
    Year: 1845
    Genre: Solo Song / Lied / Chanson
    Pr. Instruments: Voice & Piano

The title of this song translates as "The Twilight." It is set to a poem by Andrea Maffei. It is a glidingly wistful song that poignantly expresses longing for better times in the past. The tune glides lyrically in 6/8 over an accompaniment that features various patterns of arpeggios and repeated chords. The third verse introduces a bit of turbulence, and the fourth comes to a passionate climax as the speaker sings of the need to lead a weary life before moving on to a haven of peace.

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