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La Danza
Staff Notation • Secular, Arias
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La Danza by Gioachino Rossini — Lyrics
Già la luna è in mezzo al mare,
mamma mia, si salterà!
L’ora è bella per danzare,
chi è in amor non mancherà.
Già la luna è in mezzo al mare,
mamma mia, si salterà!
Presto in danza a tondo, a tondo,
donne mie venite qua,
un garzon bello e giocondo
a ciascuna toccherà,
finchè in ciel brilla una stella
e la luna splenderà.
Il più bel con la più bella
tutta notte danzerà.
Mamma mia, mamma mia,
già la luna è in mezzo al mare,
mamma mia, si salterà.
Frinche, frinche, frinche,
mamma mia, si salterà.
La la ra la ra!
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About La Danza
Gioachino Rossini's La Danza is a vibrant aria for solo soprano, originally conceived as part of his collection of vocal pieces known as the "Soirées musicales". This spirited Italian song captures the joyful abandon of a moonlit evening dance. The text speaks of the beauty of the night, the irresistible urge to dance, and the romantic possibilities that arise when young lovers gather. The music itself mirrors this gaiety, with a driving rhythm and a sense of uninhibited celebration. It's a delightful evocation of Neapolitan folk traditions, perfectly suited for a soprano voice seeking to convey effervescence and charm.
