Vivaldi/Anderson, A Rain of Tears ("Sento in seno")
"Sento in seno ch'in pioggia di lagrime" from Antonio Vivaldi's Tieteberga and Il Giustino, arranged for two pianos by Greg Anderson, performed by the Anderson and Roe Piano Duo, with an animated graphical score.
FAQ
"In this operatic aria, Vivaldi musically depicts rain as a metaphor for tears. Exterior and internal worlds collide in a pointillistic deluge: the dark skies weep as we are submerged in sorrow." --- Greg Anderson & Elizabeth Joy Roe
Q: Where can I learn more about the performers?
A: Here:
http://www.andersonroe.com
Also, you can see their YouTube video for this piece here:
• VIVALDI - A Rain of Tears - ANDERSON & ROE
Q: Where can I get this recording?
A: This recording is featured on "When Words Fade" -- http://bit.ly/nYryXK -- an album (with bonus DVD) by the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo on the Steinway Record Label.
Q: Where can I get the sheet music for this arrangement?
A: Here:
http://www.andersonroe.com/ a-rain-of-tears/
Q: Why does the piano sound that way?
A: There are dampers placed inside piano #2 to simulate the sound of pizzicato (and raindrops). Information on the mutes here:
http://www.andersonroe.com/news/arts-...
Q: What do the colors mean?
A: Colors are assigned according to pitch, in a system I call "harmonic coloring" (since it shows changes in harmonies). You can read more about this here:
http://www.musanim.com/HarmonicColoring/
Q: This is too simple/complicated.
A: I've made two versions of this video; the first is more impressionistic ...
• Vivaldi/Anderson, A Rain of Tears ("Sento ...
... and the second is simpler and more score-like ...
• Vivaldi/Anderson, A Rain of Tears ("Sento ...
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