Classical Wednesday: Martines – Bella fiamma del mio core (Il primo amore) (c.1760)

“Bella fiamma del mio core” is an aria from the cantata Il primo amore, composed by the 18th-century Viennese composer Marianna Martines (1744–1812), rooted in the Classical era’s Galant style, reminiscent of Haydn or Mozart.

The aria is the fourth movement of the cantata Il primo amore, featuring a “refreshingly feminine vivacity” and technical skill.

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