Rossini’s Tell is a great work, yet it is not often performed, the scenic effort and casting difficulties are too great. Nevertheless, it is one of the most influential operas that has co-founded the modern tenor and the Grand Opéra.
The music of the Italiana in Algeri is gorgeous and sparkles with wit and melody. The finale of the first act can be considered the invention of slapstick comedy par excellence and for the female lead role Rossini created the vocal type of the coloratura mezzo-soprano, to which he will create further monuments a few years later with Rosina from Barber and Angelina from Cenerentola.
The history of opera from Mozart to Puccini. Experience the history of opera with interesting facts and great music examples.
Rossini was the outstanding composer of his time. In this episode you can hear how the opera system worked during the time of Belcanto.
Smile about the story where the famous Italian composer dumbfounded a Maccaroni merchant.
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This post shows the technical term BELCANTO explained in a few sentences with links to practical examples. Read more
This post shows the technical term COLORATURA SOPRANO explained in a few sentences with links to practical examples.
