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Juditha triumphans is an oratorio by Antonio Vivaldi, cataloged as RV 644. Composed in 1716, it was written for the female musicians of the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice. The work is classified as a "sacred military oratorio" and allegorically celebrates the Republic of Venice's victory over the Ottoman Empire at the siege of Corfu. It is Vivaldi's only surviving oratorio, featuring elaborate arias for an all-female cast.
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What story does Vivaldi's Juditha triumphans tell?
The oratorio dramatizes Judith's defeat of the Assyrian commander Holofernes. Its biblical story is presented as an allegory supporting the Republic of Venice.
What does RV 644 mean in Juditha triumphans?
RV 644 is the catalog number assigned to the work in the Ryom-Verzeichnis, the catalog of Vivaldi's compositions. The piece was composed in 1716.
Who performed Juditha triumphans originally?
Vivaldi wrote it for the female musicians of the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice. That institution was known for training and presenting highly accomplished women musicians.
Why is Juditha triumphans called a sacred military oratorio?
It combines a biblical subject with imagery of war, victory, and civic defense. The story of Judith and Holofernes also allowed Vivaldi to celebrate Venice through allegory in 1716.
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