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Don Giovanni, K. 527: No. 4, Act I, Aria: Madamina! Il catalogo (bass): Serious Opera, Orchestra Accompaniment, Conductor Score

By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart/ Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) wrote the two-act opera DON GIOVANNI, K. 527, in 1787 following a commission from Prague impresario Pasquale Bondini. With the success of THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, Mozart turned to the librettist for that opera, Lorenzo Da Ponte, for this new project. The opera tells the story of Don Giovanni, an arrogant and promiscuous nobleman who abuses everyone he meets, killing the father of a woman he assaulted, attempting to seduce other women and abandoning the one he has already seduced. At the end, the man he had killed returns as a ghost and demands Don Giovanni's repentance. Don Giovanni refuses, and is dragged to Hell, with the cast telling the audience that "Evildoers always come to an evil end." The opera premiered in Prague at the Estates Theatre on October 29th, 1787, with Mozart conducting, and was very successful. The opera remains not only one of the best by Mozart, but it is considered one of the crown jewels of the opera repertoire. In Act I, Leporello sings through the long list of his master's amorous exploits in "Madamina, il catalogo è questo", also known as the Catalogue Aria. Instrumentation: 2.2.0.2: 2.0.0.0: Str (4.4.3.3.3 in Set): Solo B.

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Series: Kalmus Opera Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-89-270995-X
ISBN13: 979-8-89-270995-8
UPC: 659859087788
SKU: 36-A359001
Instrumentation: 2.2.0.2: 2.0.0.0: Str (4.4.3.3.3 in Set): Solo B

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About the Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was an Austrian composer whose prolific output across every major genre established him as one of the most influential figures in Western music. Born in Salzburg, Mozart demonstrated extraordinary musical talent from childhood, traveling throughout Europe as a performer and composer before settling in Vienna in 1781. His operas rank among the most frequently performed works in the repertoire, combining brilliant orchestration, memorable melody, and psychological insight into character.

Why we love this

This aria sits at the heart of one of opera's greatest comedies, and the Catalogue Aria is instantly recognizable to audiences while remaining a showcase for any bass singer willing to dig into its rhythmic complexity and dramatic range. The orchestration is lean and elegant, allowing the bass voice to command the stage without drowning, and the piece functions beautifully as a concert excerpt or as part of a larger operatic programming.

What to expect

The Catalogue Aria crackles with comedic energy and rhythmic invention as Leporello rattles through his master's romantic conquests across continents and social classes. Mozart captures the character's breathless enumeration and dark humor with music that feels both formally sophisticated and theatrically immediate, pulling the listener into a conspiratorial moment between performer and audience.

Who it's for

This conductor score serves orchestras performing Don Giovanni in concert or staged contexts, or concert ensembles mounting the aria as a standalone excerpt. Bass singers studying or performing the role of Leporello will find this essential for understanding Mozart's vocal writing and orchestral context.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the rhythmic drive early with the orchestra; this aria depends on forward motion and crisp articulation in the accompaniment to propel Leporello's rapid-fire storytelling.
  • Balance the solo bass voice with clarity rather than volume; Mozart's orchestration supports without overwhelming, so focus on diction and character projection over vocal force.
  • Shape the dramatic arc through tempo relationships between sections; the contrasting material allows opportunities to shift energy and keep the extended form engaging.

How to use it

Program this as a standalone concert aria within an opera gala or Mozart showcase, where its theatrical punch and vocal demands create a memorable solo slot. It also works effectively as the centerpiece of a larger Don Giovanni concert performance, allowing audiences to experience one of opera's most famous scenes without requiring a full staging.

Skills your students will build

  • Conducting recitative-like passages with rhythmic precision while maintaining ensemble cohesion
  • Balancing solo voice projection against orchestral accompaniment in chamber-scale textures
  • Managing extended formal structures with multiple contrasting sections and tempo relationships
  • Interpreting Classical-era operatic style and historical performance conventions

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