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Maria Luigia Borsi

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If youve ever wondered about that, please give it a listen. I believe this piece is soprano Maria Luigia Borsis way of questioning her own true worth. It is a song that is both incredibly beautiful and heartbreaking. Although originally composed for string quartet and mezzo-soprano, here it is sung with poignant intensity against an orchestral accompaniment. Wanting to understand the meaning of this quiet cryin which every single note seems to carry significanceI found myself drawn to delve into the text. Its a translation into Italian of an original English poem At first, I thought it was just another common love story. A timid man confesses his feelings to the woman he admires, receives a joyful reply, and they walk together down the street at dusk, spending the night together I seethats where the title Sunset comes from. But the story takes a sudden turn. When I learned the details, I