: The music was first published in 1842 by Guillaume Louis Cottrau . While often attributed to Vincenzo Bellini , historians generally view it as a traditional Neapolitan melody arranged by Cottrau.

: The sister remarks that while the girl always feared sleeping alone, she now "sleeps in the company of the dead".

: The text was written by poet Giulio Genoino and later expanded by Mariano Paolella.

"" (often spelled Fenesta che lucivi or Fenesta ca lucive ) is a haunting 19th-century Neapolitan song widely considered one of the most tragic pieces in the Italian vocal repertoire. 1. Overview & History

The song is a staple for tenors and has been recorded by legendary artists: Fenesta Che Lucive