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[ They are as follows:—]
(1) Aria for Aspasia, "Al destin che la minnacia," in G major, elaborate and rather stiff.
(8) Aria for Ismene, "In faccia al oggetto," in B major 3-4., with a middle movement, in G minor 2-4, Allegretto; pretty but not very striking.
(12) Aria for Sifare, "Lungi da te mio bene," in D major, Adagio; a long-sustained but somewhat spiritless cantilene. It breaks off in 'the middle movement in G major 3-4.
(17) Duet in E flat major, much more elaborate; both the Adagio and Allegro are repeated. The duet has many passages in thirds, but is also somewhat stiff.
(19) Aria for Mitridate "Vado incontro al fato estremo," in F major. The rhythm is forcible and haughty, the harmonies unusually bold and striking. Perhaps this led to its rejection by the singer; the aria which was inserted in its stead doss not rise above the average in these respects.]
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[ Marpurg, Krit. Beitr., III., p. 44.]
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[ Opere 41 Gius. Parini publicate ed illustrate da Franc. Reina (Milan, 1802).]