About 'E lucevan le stelle from Tosca'
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Born: | 1858
, Lucca
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Died: | 1924
, Brussels
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The Artist: | Giacomo Antonio Domenico Michele Secondo Maria Puccini (December 22, 1858 - November 29, 1924) is regarded as one of the great operatic composers of the late 19th and early 20th century. His operas include including Madame Butterfly and La Boheme.
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| Composed: | 1900 |
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"E lucevan le stelle" ("And the stars were shining") is a romanza from the third act of Giacomo Puccini's opera Tosca, composed in 1900 to an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. It is sung by Mario Cavaradossi (tenor), a painter in love with the singer Tosca, while he waits for his execution on the roof of Castel Sant'Angelo. |
| Time Signature: | 6/4 ( View more 6/4 Music) |
| Tempo Marking: | Andante Lento Appasionato Molto |
| Score Key: | B minor (Sounding Pitch) (View more B minor Music for Tenor Voice ) |
| Duration: | 2:34 |
| Number of Pages: | 3 |
| Difficulty: | Intermediate Level: Recommended for Intermediate Level players |
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