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IDCE1808FD-0337-4C4F-98A8-E53D1D14DF4D
TitlecodeA307202
Title NameTraviata, La: Act I Finale, Scena ed Aria: Ah fors' e lui; Sempre libera (soprano) (excerpt)
Marketing CopyLa Traviata (The Fallen Woman) is based on La Dame aux camélias (1852), a play adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas fils. The opera was originally titled Violetta, after the main character. Piave and Verdi wanted to follow Dumas in giving the opera a contemporary setting, but the authorities at La Fenice insisted that it be set in the past, ca. 1700. It was not until the 1880’s that the composer’s and librettist’s original wishes were carried out and “realistic” productions were staged. La Traviata has become immensely popular and is among the most frequently performed of all operas. This excerpt from the end of Act 1 is among the most well-known in opera, where Violetta wonders if Alfredo could be her one great love (È strano!... Ah, fors' è lui - "Ah, perhaps he is the one"), but decides that she needs her freedom (Sempre libera - "Always free.") Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.2.3.1: Hp: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Solo Voice.
Instrumentation2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.2.3.1: Hp: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Solo Voice
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Title Brand1
Year Composed1853
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Duration10
Ensemble Size13
Date Created2022-08-02 20:12:55.000000
Date Updated2025-09-30 20:12:55
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Bsc CodeMUS037070
Text AuthorLibretto by Francesco Maria Piave
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Title Category6
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Set Series IDBFAB29D8-3614-467D-4922-08DB00B0FAFD
Title Instrument Category TextSerious Opera
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Title Sub Category55
Title Instrument Header38
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