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J. L. Dussek: The Sufferings of the Queen of France, Op​.​23, C 98

from Jan Ladislav Dussek: Piano Variations, Pieces, Fantasia by Alessandro Cesaro

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The sufferings of the Queen of France - A musical composition, expressing the feelings of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, during her Imprisonment, Trial etc. (La morte di Maria Antonietta, regina di Francia), C 98

- The Queen's imprisonment (L'imprigionamento di Maria Antonietta)
- She reflects on her former greatness (Riflessioni intorno l'antica sua grandezza)
- They separate her from her children - The farewell of her children (Vien separata dai suoi figli)
- They pronounce the sentence of death (Le vien letta la sentenza di morte)
- Her resignation to her fate (La rassegnazione alla sua morte)
- The situation and reflections the night before her execution - The guards come to conduct her to the place of execution - They enter the prison door (Sua situazione e sue riflessioni nella notte che precede il supplizio - S'avanzano le guardie per condurla al supplizio ed entrano nella prigione)
- March (Marcia)
- The savage tumult of the rabble (Tumulto del popolo)
- The Queen's invocation to the Almighty just before her death - The guillotine drops (Invoca l'Essere supremo negli ultimi momenti di sua vita)
- The Apotheosis (Finale)

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Alessandro Cesaro Padua, Italy

Alessandro Cesaro began to study music very early showing interest in composition. He completed piano studies with F. Angeleri at Padua’s Conservatory where he graduated with top marks and special mention when he was 16. He attended classes with Badura-Skoda and Ciccolini. He was awarded in several National and International Competitions: Premio Venezia and Yamaha Prize and the 48th CIEM Geneva. ... more

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