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- Is Caro mio ben part of an opera?
- What was Caro mio ben written for?
- Who made Caro mio ben?
- When was Caro mio ben first performed?
Is Caro mio ben part of an opera?
Giuseppe Giordani (1751 - 1798) was an Italian composer, mainly of opera. Giordani is mostly know for his popular aria 'Caro mio ben'. This song is even nowadays sung by many great singers, as well male as female, all over the world.
What was Caro mio ben written for?
Caro mio ben (My dear beloved) was long attributed to Giuseppe Giordani, Tommaso's brother. This aria was written for a London concert, and is not from an opera. Interest in Italian opera had flourished there throughout the 1700's. A possible publication date for this aria is 1782.
Who made Caro mio ben?
Until recently, the popular aria Caro Mio Ben (1783) was ascribed to Giuseppe Tommaso Giovanni Giordani. However, scholars now consider Tommaso Giordani, or his father Giuseppe Giordani senior, more likely to be the aria's composer.
When was Caro mio ben first performed?
'Caro Mio Ben' was recorded in the United States on 30 April 1903; it was the first recording in Victor Gramophone Co.'s pre-eminent Red Seal Celebrity series. It is a popular concert aria composed in 1783 by a member of the Giordani family.
