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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“From a musical point of view, Gianni Schicchi is Puccini’s most ingenuous and wittiest score. But that’s not all: As a theatrical oeuvre “Gianni Schicchi” belongs to the most perfect works in the history of Italian operas. Libretto, composition and Comedy form a perfect unity. Gianni Schicchi is a jewel of opera literature is at the height of Puccini’s compositional creativity.” (Uecker, Puccini’s operas)
The history of opera from Mozart to Puccini. Experience the history of opera with interesting facts and great music examples.
While Verdi dominated the opera scene in Italy, Richard Wagner changed the opera world in the north forever. Listen to this episode: Wagner, the revolutionary.
The history of opera from Mozart to Puccini. Experience the history of opera with interesting facts and great music examples.
In this episode we listen to how Verdi shaped an era with his style.
The history of opera from Mozart to Puccini. Experience the history of opera with interesting facts and great music examples.
In this episode we shed light on Verdi’s rise to become the world’s leading opera composer.
The history of opera from Mozart to Puccini. Experience the history of opera with interesting facts and great music examples.
In this episode we are going to talk about how Paris became the Mecca of opera music in the 19th century.
The history of opera from Mozart to Puccini. Experience the history of opera with interesting facts and great music examples.
In this episode we are going to talk about how Paris became the Mecca of opera music in the 19th century.
The history of opera from Mozart to Puccini. Experience the history of opera with interesting facts and great music examples.
In this episode we are going to talk about three key operatic works from German-speaking countries, which paved the way for Wagner’s musical drama.
The history of opera from Mozart to Puccini. Experience the history of opera with interesting facts and great music examples.
In this episode we deal with Gaetano Donizetti and how the tenor replaced the castrato.
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.
