La Sonnambula in Full Score

A master of the bel canto style, Vincenzo Bellini (1801–35) ranks among his era's most popular composers. His much studied and frequently performed two-act opera, La Sonnambula (The Sleepwalker), is particularly admired for the simplicity and economy of its orchestration and the inspired lyricism of the vocal writings.
This story of two lovers unfolds in an idyllic village setting and has been a favorite with audiences and musicians since its first performance in 1831. The role of Amina has been performed by famed mezzo-sopranos from Jenny Lind to Maria Callas and Cecilia Bartoli. This inexpensive edition, reprinted from an authoritative publication, offers a sturdy, affordable resource for conductors, scholars, musicians, and music lovers.

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La Sonnambula in Full Score

A master of the bel canto style, Vincenzo Bellini (1801–35) ranks among his era's most popular composers. His much studied and frequently performed two-act opera, La Sonnambula (The Sleepwalker), is particularly admired for the simplicity and economy of its orchestration and the inspired lyricism of the vocal writings.
This story of two lovers unfolds in an idyllic village setting and has been a favorite with audiences and musicians since its first performance in 1831. The role of Amina has been performed by famed mezzo-sopranos from Jenny Lind to Maria Callas and Cecilia Bartoli. This inexpensive edition, reprinted from an authoritative publication, offers a sturdy, affordable resource for conductors, scholars, musicians, and music lovers.

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La Sonnambula in Full Score

La Sonnambula in Full Score

by Vincenzo Bellini
La Sonnambula in Full Score

La Sonnambula in Full Score

by Vincenzo Bellini

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A master of the bel canto style, Vincenzo Bellini (1801–35) ranks among his era's most popular composers. His much studied and frequently performed two-act opera, La Sonnambula (The Sleepwalker), is particularly admired for the simplicity and economy of its orchestration and the inspired lyricism of the vocal writings.
This story of two lovers unfolds in an idyllic village setting and has been a favorite with audiences and musicians since its first performance in 1831. The role of Amina has been performed by famed mezzo-sopranos from Jenny Lind to Maria Callas and Cecilia Bartoli. This inexpensive edition, reprinted from an authoritative publication, offers a sturdy, affordable resource for conductors, scholars, musicians, and music lovers.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780486494487
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 01/15/2014
Pages: 464
Product dimensions: 8.90(w) x 11.80(h) x 1.00(d)

Table of Contents

Act I
Scene 1The village square with an inn, a mill and hills in the background
1.Coro D'Introduzione: Viva Amina!1
Cavatina: Tutto e gioia (Lisa)13
Stretta Dell'Introduzione-Coro: Viva Amina! (Lisa, Alessio)20
In Elevzia non v'ha rosa (Lisa, Alessio)30
2.Recitativo e Cavatina: Care compagne (Amina)48
Come per me sereno (Amina)50
Sovra il sen la man mi posa (Amina)59
3.Recitativo: Io piu di tutti, o Amina (Alessio, Amina, Lisa, Teresa)78
Recitativo e Duetto: Perdona, o mia diletta (Elvino, Amina, Notaro)83
Prendi: l'anel ti dono (Elvino, Amina)88
Ah! vorrei trovar parole (Amina, Elvino)100
4.Recitativo e Cavatina: Domani, appena aggiorni (Elvino, Amina, Rodolfo, Lisa, Teresa)119
Vi ravviso, o luoghi ameni (Rodolfo)123
Tu non sai, con quei begli occhi (Rodolfo, Lisa, Elvino, Teresa)133
5.Recitativo e Coro: Contezza del paese avete voi (Elvino, Rodolfo, Teresa, Lisa, Amina)152
A fosco cielo (Rodolfo, Amina, Teresa, Elvino, Lisa)160
6.Recitativo e Duetto: Basta cosi. Ciascuno si attenga (Rodolfo, Teresa, Elvino, Amina)178
Son geloso del zefiro errante (Elvino, Amina)185
Scene 2A room at Lisa's inn
7.Finale I--Scena: Davver, non mi dispiace (Rodolfo, Lisa)197
Recitativo e Duetto: Che veggio? (Rodolfo, Amina)205
Oh ciel!... che tento? (Rodolfo, Amina)209
Coro: Osservate. L'uscio e aperto217
Quintetto: E menzogna (Elvino, Lisa, Teresa, Amina, Alessio)230
D'un pensiero e d'un accento (Amina, Elvino, Lisa, Teresa)238
Stretta Del Finale Primo: Non piu nozze (Elvino, Amina, Lisa, Teresa, Alessio)253
Act II
Scene 1A shadowy valley between the village and the castle
8.Coro D'Introduzione: Qui la selva e piu folta ed ombrosa283
9.Scena ed Aria: Reggimi, o buona madre (Amina, Teresa)314
Tutto e sciolto (Elvino, Amina)322
Ah! perche non posso odiarti (Elvino)339
Scene 2The village square
10.Scena ed Aria: Lasciami: aver compreso assai dovresti (Lisa, Alessio)358
De' lieti auguri a voi son grata (Lisa, Alessio)368
11.Quartetto: E fia pur vero, Elvino (Lisa, Elvino, Rodolfo, Alessio)381
Signor Conte, agli occhi miei (Elvino, Rodolfo, Lisa)386
Piano, amici; non gridate (Teresa, Lisa)402
Lisa mendace anch'essa! (Elvino, Teresa, Lisa, Rodolfo, Alessio)413
12.Scena ed Aria Finale: Signor?... Che creder deggio? (Elvino, Rodolfo, Teresa)426
Oh!... Se una volta sola (Amina, Rodolfo, Teresa)431
Ah! Non credea mirarti (Amina, Elvino)439
No, piu non reggo (Elvino, Amina, Rodolfo)443
Ah! non giunge uman pensiero (Amina)453
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