The opera was rarely performed, and when it did appear it was presented in one of several After World War II it regained a place in the standard operatic repertoire and is now frequently performed.Mozart and Da Ponte use the theme of "fiancée swapping", which dates back to the 13th century; notable earlier versions are found in In a cafe, Ferrando and Guglielmo (two officers) express certainty that their fiancées (Dorabella and Fiordiligi, respectively) will be eternally faithful. He believes that all women are ultimately fickle. Così fan tutte, Italian in full Così fan tutte, ossia La scuola degli amanti (“Thus Do They All, or the School for Lovers”; often translated as “All Women Do the Same”), comic opera in two acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart that premiered in Vienna on January 26, 1790. Così fan tutte, ossia La scuola degli amanti (Italian: [koˈsi ffan ˈtutte osˈsiːa la ˈskwɔːla deʎʎ aˈmanti, koˈzi -]; All Women Do It, or The School for Lovers), K. 588, is an Italian-language opera buffa in two acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart first performed on 26 January 1790 at the Burgtheater in Vienna, Austria. Don Alfonso, weeping, arrives and tells them that their fiancés have been called to war. The conversation is haltingly uncomfortable, and Ferrando departs with Fiordiligi. Dorabella sees no harm in a little flirtation. Despina has asked Don Alfonso to let her take over the seduction plan. As the boat with the men sails off to sea, Alfonso and the sisters wish them safe travel (trio: "Soave sia il vento"—"May the wind be gentle"). Dorabella and the disguised Guglielmo pair off, as do the other two. In the meantime, more information about the article and the author can be found by clicking on the author’s name. Before she can leave, though, Ferrando arrives and continues his attempted seduction. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica.Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. Guglielmo bemoans the ingratitude of women.Despina congratulates the women on their wisdom, but Fiordiligi is filled with regret. She does not resist strongly, and soon she has given him a medallion (with Ferrando's portrait inside) in exchange for a heart-shaped Dorabella admits her indiscretion to Fiordiligi ("È amore un ladroncello"—"Love is a little thief"). 4:24. The opera was rarely performed, and when it did appear it was presented in one of several After World War II it regained a place in the standard operatic repertoire and is now frequently performed.Mozart and Da Ponte use the theme of "fiancée swapping", which dates back to the 13th century; notable earlier versions are found in In a cafe, Ferrando and Guglielmo (two officers) express certainty that their fiancées (Dorabella and Fiordiligi, respectively) will be eternally faithful. Vivaldi - Mandolin Concertos | Fabio Biondi Europa Galante - Duration: 1:07:30. After she leaves, Dorabella confesses to Fiordiligi that she is tempted, and the two agree that a mere flirtation will do no harm and will help them pass the time while they wait for their lovers to return (duet: "Prenderò quel brunettino"—"I will take the brunette one"). Fiordiligi and Dorabella denounce Don Alfonso, who admits the deception but urges forgiveness. Despina, in disguise as a

As Alfonso tries to calm them, they drink the "poison" and pretend to pass out.

Ferrando and Guglielmo arrive, brokenhearted, and bid farewell (quintet: "Sento, o Dio, che questo piede è restio"—"I feel, oh God, that my foot is reluctant"). "—"Oh, poor little ones, to wager 100 The sisters are still pining.

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Despina, in disguise as a Alfonso, winner of the wager, tells the men to forgive their fiancées. Watch movie and read libretto and translation of Soave sia il vento, a trio for bass, soprano and mezzo, from the Italian opera Cosi Fan Tutte by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Don Alfonso expresses skepticism and claims that there is no such thing as a faithful woman. Despina and Don Alfonso go off to find a doctor.

Ferrando and Guglielmo, too, arrive only to bid the sisters a tearful farewell. Così fan tutte, ossia La scuola degli amanti All Women Do It, or The School for Lovers), K. 588, is an Italian-language opera buffa in two acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart first performed on 26 January 1790 at the Burgtheater in Vienna, Austria. She begs the absent Guglielmo for forgiveness (“Per pietà”). © 2020 The Listeners' Club. English: Excerpt from Mozart's Così fan tutte.