Gaetano Donizetti

Romanze 'Una furtiva lagrima'

Experience pure Italian opera romance in an evocative chamber music setting: The world-famous romance 'Una furtiva lagrima' from Gaetano Donizetti's opera 'L'elisir d'amore' is one of the most touching melodies in music history. This tasteful sheet music edition from Accolade Musikverlag masterfully captures the yearning melancholy of the original while offering versatile instrumentation options. The lyrical, singing melody can be expressively interpreted by either the warm English horn (cor anglais) or the rich bassoon. The accompaniment is flexibly suited for piano or harp—the combination with harp adding an especially intimate and floating character to the piece. A wonderful addition to any concert recital, audition, or as a deeply moving encore.