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LA FORZA DEL DESTINO by Giuseppe Verdi – the opera guide and synopsis

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Online opera guide and synopsis to Verdi’s LA FORZA DEL DESTINO

La forza del destino is one of three Spanish operas (Don Carlo, Forza del destino, Il Trovatore) by Verdi, all of which enter the heroic-historical world of the grand opéra. It can justifiably be counted among the great works of Verdi. The many magnificent duets between Alvaro and Caro, the religious scenes of Leonora and the colourful supporting roles of Preziosilla, Guardiano and Fra Melitone characterise this opera. Verdi’s musical themes are grandiose and he uses them as leitmotifs throughout the opera for the first time.

 

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PACE, PACE, MIO DIO – an aria from La forza del destino

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The portrait of Giuseppe Verdi’s aria PACE, PACE, MIO DIO

Read Interesting facts and hear great YouTube Videos about  famous Aria “PACE, PACE, MIO DIO“.

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MACBETH by Giuseppe Verdi – the opera guide and synopsis

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Online opera guide and synopsis to Verdi’s MACBETH

If the success of an opera were determined by its greatness, Macbeth would be at the forefront of the opera-goers’ favour. Perhaps it is the lack of a love story (Italians call Verdi’s Macbeth “l’opera senza amore”) that stands in the way of the popularity of this work. It cannot be the music. The work has no weak minute and captivates the listener from the beginning to the end. It is musically and artistically on a par with Verdi’s two other Shakespeare works, Otello and Falstaff.

 

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History of opera # 11: Verdi’s dramatic voices . Documentary series.

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.

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History of opera # 10: Verdi’s ascent . Documentary series.

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.

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NABUCCO by Giuseppe Verdi – the opera guide & synopsis

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The online opera guide and synopsis on NABUCCO

Nabucco was Verdi’s first work for Olympus. After the bitter years of 1838-40, overshadowed by crises, it was Verdi’s return to the light. Verdi displayed a gigantic wealth of ideas in “Nabucco” and the work became a sensational success. He later called the seventeen-year creative frenzy that set in “his galley years”. Read more

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What is BELCANTO?

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Glossary: BELCANTO

This post  shows the technical term BELCANTO explained in a few sentences with links to practical examples. Read more

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What’s TINTA MUSICALE?

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Glossary: TINTA MUSICALE

This post  shows the technical term TINTA MUSICALE explained in a few sentences with links to practical examples.

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What’s a VERDI BARITONE?

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This post  shows the technical term VERDI BARITONE explained in a few sentences with links to practical examples.

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Giuseppe Verdi – short Biography

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The online opera guide to Giuseppe Verdi

Giuseppe Verdi was the most important Italian composer in the 19th century. He wrote 32 operas. Many of them got world famous, eg La traviata, Aida, Il Trovatore or Otello.

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