“O Cessate Di Piagarmi” is from Scarlatti’s opera Pompeo written in 1683, the plot is based on ancient Roman history. The singer is Sesto, Sesto sings of his love for Issicratea, Queen of Pontus, living under house arrest in Rome.
What it means, basically: You’re colder than ice and you make me want to die.
From Il Pompeo, this little aria perfectly captures overwhelming sadness without being a total drag. Play it when your crush doesn’t text you back and you need to let those tears out.
Pietro Alessandro Gaspare Scarlatti (2 May 1660 – 22 October 1725) was an Italian Baroque composer, known especially for his operas and chamber cantatas. He is considered the most important representative of the Neapolitan school of opera. He was the father of two other composers.
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