Pietro Mascagni (December 7, 1863 – August 2, 1945) is one of the most impo… Read Full Bio ↴Pietro Mascagni (December 7, 1863 – August 2, 1945) is one of the most important Italian opera composers of the turn of the twentieth century.
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.
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.
Cavatina
Pietro Mascagni Lyrics
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BJARNE LUNDQVIST She was beautiful, beautiful to my eyes From the moment I…
Camilla Kerslake She was beautiful, Beautiful to my eyes. From the moment I…
Jarkko Ahola She was beautiful Beautiful to my eyes From the moment I saw…
Manuel Barrueco With Steve Morse She was beautiful, Beautiful to my eyes. From the moment I s…
Norbert Kraft Alo? Hello Hello Alo Bebe Me Escuchas? Te Hablo Chica Tu Due…
Paul Potts He was beautiful, Beautiful to my eyes. From the moment I sa…
Potts Paul He was beautiful, Beautiful to my eyes. From the moment I sa…
Summer He was beautiful Beautiful to my eyes From the moment I saw…
Susan Wong He was beautiful, beautiful to my eyes. From the moment I…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Pietro Mascagni:
'Viva il vino spumeggiante' Intanto amici, qua Beviamone un bicchiere Viva il vino spum…
Attesa La mia vita va come un fiume in piena. Io con…
Cavalleria Rusticana: "Dite Mamma Lucia" Dite, Mamma Lucia Sei tu? Che vuoi! Turiddu ov′e? Fin qui…
Cavalleria Rusticana: "Dite, Mamma Lucia" Dite, Mamma Lucia Sei tu? Che vuoi! Turiddu ov'e? Fin qui…
Cavalleria Rusticana: Dite Mamma Lucia Dite, Mamma Lucia Sei tu? Che vuoi! Turiddu ov'e? Fin qui…
Cavalleria rusticana: Regina coeli laetare INTERNO (dalla Chiesa.) Regina coeli, laetare—Alleluja! Quia…
Serenata Come col capo sotto l'ala bianca dormon le palombelle innamo…
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@Nello353
I,m 91 now and fortunate to be here and to listen to this glorious piece.
@spectre8_fulcrum
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@Hatcher1207
God bless you 😊
@cosmicpompom
Wishing you good health!
@rogerjones1300
I just turned 50. I've always thought this peace to be beautiful. Every time I hear it I hear a new instrument. Breathtaking!
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I wish you health and long life❤🙏😁
@adrianlarkins7259
I'm now 74. I heard this for the first time aged 10 on the radio. I clearly remember asking my parents what it was. I said it made me feel sad but I wanted a record because it was so beautiful. The next day father bought the 78 rpm record. It was played until it was worn out.
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Thank you for sharing your story. I hope you are well.
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How poignant, and suitable a comment. Thanks.