Mascagni's 1890 masterpiece, Cavalleria Rusticana, caused one of the greatest sensations in opera history and singlehandedly ushered in the Verismo movement. Though it has been stated and restated ad nauseam that Mascagni, like Leoncavallo, was a "one-opera man" who could never repeat his first success, this is highly inaccurate: L'Amico Fritz and Iris have been popular in Europe since their respective premieres; in fact, Mascagni himself claimed that at one point Iris was performed in Italy more often than Cavalleria (cf. Stivender).
Mascagni wrote a total of fifteen operas, plus an operetta, several beautiful orchestral and vocal works, as well as songs and piano music. He enjoyed amazing success during his lifetime, both as a composer and conductor. If he never repeated the public success of Cavalleria, it was probably because Mascagni refused to copy himself. The variety of styles in Mascagni's operas -- the Sicilian passion and warmth of Cavalleria, the Asian flavor of Iris, the idyllic breeze that ventilates L'Amico Fritz, the French hues in Isabeau, the steely, Verismo quality of Il Piccolo Marat -- demonstrate a versatility that none of the other Veristi could boast, Puccini included.
Cavalleria rusticana: Regina Coeli laetare
Pietro Mascagni Lyrics
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Regina coeli, laetare—Alleluja!
Quia, quem meruisti portare—Alleluja!
Resurrexit sicut dixit—Alleluja!
ESTERNO (sulla piazza.)
Inneggiamo, il Signor non è morto.
Ei fulgente ha dischiuso l'avel,
Oggi asceso alla gloria del Ciel!
(Il Coro esce lentamente)
The song "Regina coeli laetare" is a hymn that forms part of the Easter liturgy. It is sung by the choir in the interior of the church as part of the opera Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni. The hymn, sung in Latin, contains three verses that evoke the joy of Easter. The first verse, "Regina coeli, laetare," is an invitation to Mary, the mother of Jesus, to rejoice in the resurrection of her son. The second verse, "Quia, quem meruisti portare," expresses gratitude towards Mary for having carried Jesus in her womb. The third verse, "Resurrexit sicut dixit," affirms the veracity of Jesus' promise to rise from the dead.
Line by Line Meaning
Regina coeli, laetare—Alleluja!
Rejoice heaven queen, alleluia!
Quia, quem meruisti portare—Alleluja!
That he, whom you were worthy to bear, alleluia!
Resurrexit sicut dixit—Alleluja!
He has risen as he said, alleluia!
Inneggiamo, il Signor non è morto.
Let's sing praises, the Lord is not dead.
Ei fulgente ha dischiuso l'avel,
Shining, he has opened the tomb,
Inneggiamo al Signore risorto
Let us sing praises to the risen Lord
Oggi asceso alla gloria del Ciel!
Today ascended to the glory of Heaven!
Contributed by Nathaniel R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dunhillan8360
Sie können hier bei mir wirklich schöne Musik hören.
Verpassen Sie nicht die Chance.
Dies ist mein Lieblingsstück von Cavellara Rusticana.
Magnífica interpretación.Gracias.
"Cavalleria rusticana. Regina Coeli"
- l'inno di liberazione dal virus.
Un abbraccio. il tuo amico coreano
@bodiloto
@@teresarice6080
per caso abbiamo cantato insieme ?!...
proprio non lo credo .
si chiama?
Ghena,Maria,Elena,Viginia ?!
non ?!
allora il nostro ''discorso'' finisce qua.
io come ''mediocre '' avevo cantato sul palco più di 50 anni e i miei amici erano :
Bruno,Gino,Paolo,Ghena,Boris,Nicolai,Virginia,La Riccardi e compagnia ...
non conosco il suo bellissimo viso .
giovane anima innocente per me /senza offesa/ lei e' una giovane dilettante entusiasta .
questa e' la mia modesta opinione .
cordialità
il vecchio
@liviochiavegato4798
Mamma mia Pietro .Mascagni coro e soprano meravigliosi
@gabrielecarter5460
This is most beautiful and very adoring opera.
The chorus and the artist as well as the orchestra are incredible. Thank you for sharing this. 🥰♥️😍🌹💐
A stunning opera.
@nazzari44
A quelli col pollice in giù: Ma su quale pianeta vivete? Dove non circola sangue nelle vene?
@concettalivigni5833
Meraviglioso!!grande Mascagni orgoglio Italiano bravissimi coro e solista ..w la mia Sicilia🎶🎵🥰
@ric8644
Mascagni e la "Cavalleria Rusticana" un orgoglio dell'Italia. L'intermezzo poi è un miracolo di armonia!
@antony2592
Anche l'ouverture quest'opera è fantastica dall'inizio alla fine
@brunosani4572
@@antony2592 c.F./
@johnmarlin7269
Thank you for this lovely performance of one of my favorite operatic scenes.
@isabelmosteiromartinez477
Que orgullosos tenemos que sentirnos todos los galegos/as de tener un Coro como el Gaos, que brilla a una inmensa altura. La Orquesta tb magnífica, y la solista. Que "Regina Coeli", piel erizada 🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@Arturo7881
Colosal