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15. Oblivion
Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) / Cantabile
Arranged by Cantabile
A Cappella. Modern words by Cantabile to Arnalta's Lullaby from L'Incoronazione di Poppea.
In the original opera, Nurse Arnalta sings Poppea to sleep, oblivious to the murderous intentions of Ottone.
In Cantabile's modern treatment, the singer tries to accept the inevitability of permanent oblivion...
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