Musical analysis Die Königin von Saba









die königin von saba written in style of grand opera; usual large-scale cast , orchestra, use of local color, , plot set in history typical of genre. vocal writing includes solo recitative , aria passages, duets, , large-scale choruses. notable moments of opera include assad’s short arietta magische töne in act 2 , final duet in act 4, both of display goldmark s lyricism @ best.


although goldmark never ardent follower of wagner, orchestration of die königin von saba reminiscent of effects , formal fluidity characterized of wagner s work. although goldmark never adopted fully-fledged system of leitmotifs, passages reminiscent of tristan und isolde. work shows influence of dramatic sensibilities of meyerbeer.


although these obvious influences in work, goldmark s individuality apparent. music queen of sheba displays sultry eroticism oriental flair. music high priest , other religious characters recalls jewish religious music , @ times music of sarastro in magic flute. religious character of these parts of opera may have been influenced ideas of great viennese cantor salomon sulzer, concerned restoring jewish music oriental origins.








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