Giovanni escapes while Leporello distracts Elvira by reciting his master's long catalog of conquests. Peasants arrive, celebrating the nuptials of their friends Zerlina and Masetto; when Giovanni joins in, he pursues the bride, angering the groom, who is removed by Leporello. Alone with Zerlina, the Don applies his charm, but Elvira interrupts and protectively whisks the girl away. When Elvir returns to denounce him as a seducer, Giovanni is stymied further while greeting Anna, now in mourning, and Ottavio. Declaring Elvira mad, he leads her off. Anna, having recognized his voice, realizing Giovanni was her attacker.
Dressing for the wedding feast he has planned for the peasants, Giovanni exuberantly downs champagne.
Outside the palace, Zerlina begs Masetto to forgive her apparent infidelity. Masetto hides when the Don appears, emerging from the shadows as Giovanni corners Zerlina. The three enter the palace together. Elvira, Anna and Ottavio arrive in dominoes and masks and are invited to the feast by Leporello.
During the festivities, Leporello entices Masetto into the dance as Giovanni draws Zerlina out of the room. When the girl's cries for help put him on the spot, Giovanni tries to blame Leporello. But no one is convinced; Elvira, Anna and Ottavio unmask and confront Giovanni, who barely escapes Ottavio's drawn sword.
Act 2 begins under Elvira's balcony, Leporello exchanges cloaks with Giovanni to woo the lady in his master's stead. Leporello leads Elvira off, leaving the Don free to serenade Elvira's maid. When Masetto passes with a band of armed peasants bent on punishing Giovanni, the disguised rake gives them false directions, then beats up Masetto. Zerlina arrives and tenderly consoles her betrothed.
In a passageway, Elvira and Leporello are surprised by Anna, Ottavio, Zerlina and Masetto, who, mistaking servant for master, threaten Leporello. Frightened, he unmasks and escapes. When Anna departs, Ottavio affirms his confidence in their love, Elvira, frustrated at her second betrayal by the Don, voices her rage.
The Classical Period began in 1750, the year of J.S. Bach's death and carried through to the 1820's. During this period people started undermining the social and religious traditions by putting more of their faith in the power of reason. Philosophers and writers of the time believed in ongoing progr...
"Don Giovanni." ... Mozart's "Don Giovanni" is seen as being a great music-drama, as it took place in and about Seville during the seventeenth century. ... First played in Prague on October 29, 1787, "Don Giovanni" includes many arias such as Vedrai, carino. ... She is singing to him in hopes to soothe his wounds as he was just beaten by Don Giovanni. ...
Later he"d also compose "The Marriage of Figaro" and "Don Giovanni". ... Marries Constanze Weber. 1786: "The Marriage of Figaro" premieres. 1787: The death of Leopold Mozart (Mozart's father), "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" and "Don Giovanni" written. 1788: "Don Giovanni" premieres. 1790: "Cosi Fan Tutte" premieres. 1791: Writes "La Clemenza di Tito", "The Magic Flute" and "The Requiem". ...
Romantic Period A New Step in Music Since the beginning of organized music in the Middle Ages, like all the other fields of creativity and study, such as art, philosophy, and architecture, music has made leaps and bounds in the flow of progression. The Romantic period was a time...
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus who was born in Salzburg in 1756 was a composer in the classic period, which is considered one of the most brilliant composers that ever lived. He worked in all musical types of his era; in each type of work he was always inspired by something he ...
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Born: Salzburg, January 27, 1756 Died: Baden, December 5, 1791 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was often considered the "most complete genius of all composers." Mozart was a very gifted child. He started showing his intelligence at about the age...
Being a contemporary adaptation set in 1958, the costumes donned by the cast were also different from the original. ... Mimi, who throughout the show dons a white dress, is the opposite "frail and vulnerable. ...
In the 18th century, the middle class made more money. During the Classical Period, the middle class had a great influence on music. They wanted to hear concertos and symphonies, so they had public concerts. They wanted their children to learn music and play instruments. The composers began wri...
Mozart Mozart is perhaps the greatest musical genius who ever lived. Mozart's full name is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Most people called him Mozart or Wolfgang. Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria, January 27, 1756. Mozart is the greatest musical child prodigy who ever lived. He began composing ...