AIDA
Act IV of the opera Aida opens with a piano introduction that is 32 measures long. Than continuous with Tempo D'Attaca which is measure 32 until 75.Cavatina starts from measure 76 until 182.It continuous with Tempo Di Mezzo measure from 186 until 218.Finishes with Cavatina which is measure 219 until the end.
The opening in the key of G minor creates a sense of steady mournfulness with is black chords which is lead to the solo of Amneris.In the recitative, Amneris revels that Radames will be condemned and adds that is unjust. This recitative allows the plot to move along quiet quickly to the Allegro agitato. Immidiately it is clear than the seem will describe a sad set of events. Amneris quickly changes her tune in the next section by saying that Radames and some unknown women are a traitors.
On the words "destroy them" there are rapid notes in ascending scale and arpeggio form in the piano which add to the heightened drama. It is evident that Amneris......
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