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La Statira
Staff Notation • Secular, Operas, Arias
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Solo Bass · Björn Sothmann
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La Statira by Alessandro Scarlatti — Lyrics
Nr. 64
A voi dimando il cor, belve più fiere.
Insegnatemi, mostratemi il velen
Che celate nel sen
Se per seguir amor
Armarsi di furor
Se deve il pensiere.
A voi dimando il cor, belve più fiere.
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About La Statira
This solo bass aria originates from Alessandro Scarlatti's opera La Statira. The dramatic text expresses the protagonist's desperate plea to fierce beasts and destiny itself, seeking guidance and strength. It questions the wisdom of following love when it demands fury, and calls upon fate to aid a courageous heart against proud usurpers. The music, written for solo bass voice, reflects the intense emotions of the libretto, making it a powerful dramatic statement for an operatic context. The Italian text, characteristic of Baroque opera, explores themes of love, vengeance, and the intervention of fate.
