Juraj Filas
La Buona Morte
Cantata based on sonnets by Francesco Petrarca for Flute, Solo Piccolo Trumpet, Countertenor & String Orchestra
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Juraj Filas
La Buona Morte
Cantata based on sonnets by Francesco Petrarca for Flute, Solo Piccolo Trumpet, Countertenor & String Orchestra
- Instrumentation Flute, Piccolo Trumpet, Soprano Voice and String Orchestra
- Composer Juraj Filas
- Lyricist Francesco Petrarca
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- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher Editions Marc Reift
- Order no. EMR99055
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Description:
*La Buona Morte* is a cantata by Juraj Filas based on sonnets by Francesco Petrarca. The title—"The Good Death"—captures the essence of the work: At the end of his life, the poet looks back on his wasted years, repents of his transgressions, and turns to God to ask for His mercy and a peaceful end. The work consists of two parts. The first, moving and passionate, expresses remorse for time wasted. The second, "Anniversario," begins with the prayer "Padre del ciel": Remorse gives way to a plea and a cry for light. Filas translates this journey into intense, high-contrast music that leads from feverish exuberance to inner contemplation. The virtuosic, expressive voice enters into dialogue with the ensemble—until the final moment of calm.