Vincenzo Bellini (born in Sicily on November 3, 1801) is perhaps best known for his 11 operas but was also an important composer of a small but influential set of art songs. Bellini’s bel canto style, with melodic elements of the music of Chopin and Liszt and clarity of form found in Haydn and Mozart, was largely admired by Verdi and Wagner. His beautiful, soaring melodies were never written solely for the music but seem always to rise from the words themselves.
On IPA Source, you will find the major arias from all Bellini’s opera and his 20 art songs including all the texts from the collection Composizioni da Camera, published by Casa Ricordi in 1935.
This post showcases some hand-selected Bellini arias and art songs from our collection, along with recommended listening links.
OPERA ARIAS
Se Romeo t’uccise un figlio (mezzo)
https://www.ipasource.com/se-romeo-t-uccise-un-figlio.html
Listen to Jennifer Larmore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi2iFAFgQzc
Vi ravviso o luoghi ameni (bass)
https://www.ipasource.com/vi-ravviso-o-luoghi-ameni.html
Listen to Cesare Siepi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyOl4TmuxO4
Ah, per sempre io ti perdei (baritone)
https://www.ipasource.com/ah-per-sempre-io-ti-perdei.html
Listen to Renato Capecchi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI8uln6mGq4
ART SONGS
Vaga luna, che inargenti
https://www.ipasource.com/vaga-luna-che-inargenti.html
Listen to Carlo Bergonzi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEcjJGzjFxQ
Malinconia, Ninfa gentile
https://www.ipasource.com/malinconia-ninfa-gentile-5415.html
Listen to Luciano Pavarotti
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ellJs0xuTTc
Per pietà , bell’idol mio
https://www.ipasource.com/per-pieta-bell-idol-mio-11873.html
Listen to Cecilia Bartoli
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11dr9lUaSPc
View our complete collection of Vincenzo Bellini texts:
https://www.ipasource.com/composer/b/bellini-vincenzo-1801-1835.html