Arbace
Music by Francesco Bianchi · libretto by Gaetano Sertor · premiered 1781 · at Teatro di San Carlo
Arbace is an opera seria in three acts by Francesco Bianchi. The libretto was by Gaetano Sertor. The opera was forward looking in its structure, with tension gradually mounting, via an exciting prison scene ("a fore-shadowing of romanticism") to a considerable climax. Marita P. McClymonds remarks on "The use of tonality, modality, chromaticism and strong dynamic contrasts for expressive purposes, as well as the liberal use of wind instruments ..."
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About the Composer
Francesco Bianchi may refer to: Francesco Bianchi (bishop) (1606–1644), Roman Catholic bishop Francesco Bianchi (composer) (1752–1810), Italian operatic composer Francesco Bianchi (painter) (1447–1510), Italian painter of the Renaissance Francesco Bianchi (medallist) (1842–1918), Italian medallist in the Vatican Francis Bianchi (1743–1815), Italian saint Francesco Bianchi (athlete) (1940–1977), Italian athlete
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