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In the seven centuries since his death, writer Dante Alighieri has become inextricably linked to his fictional persona, a legacy that is preserved in literature, art, popular culture and, of course, music. Alighieri – generally referred to by his first name, Dante – was born in Florence in 1265.
Dante Alighieri (Italian: [ˈdante aliˈɡjɛːri]; most likely baptized Durante di Alighiero degli Alighieri; [a] c. May 1265 – September 14, 1321), widely known mononymously as Dante, [b] was an Italian [c] poet, writer, and philosopher. [6]
Jul 23, 2021 · We look at seven works of music that were inspired by Dante's story of Francesca da Rimini, composed by giants like Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, and more.
Vita Nuova, 5. Dante Alighieri. 1265 –. 1321. translated from the Italian by Joseph Luzzi. One day the most gracious woman of all, Beatrice, was sitting in a place where prayers were being offered. to the Queen of Glory, Mary, and I could see my bliss. from where I stood.
Jul 15, 2024 · As one of the most influential written works of the late Medieval period, Divine Comedy has inspired a significant number of musical works, not least WNO’s Autumn 2024 Season opera, Puccini’s Il trittico. Let’s take a closer look below. Rachmaninoff’s Francesca da Rimini.
A Symphony to Dante's Divine Comedy, S.109, or simply the "Dante Symphony", is a choral symphony composed by Franz Liszt. Written in the high romantic style, it is based on Dante Alighieri's journey through Hell and Purgatory, as depicted in The Divine Comedy. It was premiered in Dresden on 7.
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Sep 12, 2021 · The programme features readings from Dante’s key works taken from a range of different translations (and some excerpts in Italian). These are set against music inspired by his words.
