Mad scene

A mad scene (French: scène de folie, Italian: scena della pazzia, or German: Wahnsinnsszene) is a depiction of insanity in opera, theater, or other forms. It may occupy a discrete number, appear or recur in through-composed music, anchor a finale, or constitute the entire work. Mad scenes are often dramatic virtuoso pieces for opera singers, sometimes specific singers.

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