No other opera is so closely associated with the name of an artist as Cherubini’s Medea. Maria Callas’ embodiment of this ancient figure was an elementary event that led to a renaissance of this opera in the middle of the last century, the force of which still captivates us today.
Wozzeck is the most important opera of atonal music of the 21st century and the first full-length work of this style. Berg shows himself to be a great dramatist who continues to captivate audiences with this work to this day.
Orfeo is the oldest opera that has been in the repertoire without interruption and is one of the most influential works in the history of opera. And with “che faro senza Euridice” he has succeeded in creating the first mega-hit in operatic history.
With “Porgy and Bess” Gershwin reached the peak of his career. With this composition he has succeeded in creating a work of international standing, one of the great folk operas in history. The performance of this opera involves great difficulties, which is why the work is seldom heard. The power and authenticity of this opera has prompted all the jazz greats of the last century to cover many songs.
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Together with his “Orfeo ed Euridice”, “Iphigenia on Tauris” is Gluck’s masterpiece. The melodies are straightforward and beautiful, the orchestration is gripping, the drama is coherent and the three main roles are captivating personalities and demand great, mature artists.
This operetta by Leonard Bernstein is an absolute jewel. Each of the pieces has stunning humour, passion and musicality. It is both comedy and social criticism. It was the overture that made it famous. You almost have to go back to Rossini to find an overture that captures the comedy of the plot so perfectly.
Cilea had a great sense of drama and was a gifted melodist. It is a veritable Primadonna opera and can achieve an extraordinary effect with great voices.
Norma is an effective opera written in the heroic spirit of its time. A story full of passion and with a tragic end. What Lucia di Lammermoor was for Donizetti is Norma for Bellini, it is his signature work and perhaps the greatest master work of the belcanto era.
Gounod’s Faust is one of the great operas. It is a masterpiece with many gripping scenes that have become famous. The role of Margeritue is one of the most beautiful and demanding roles in opera literature.
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