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Flop or Masterpiece? Ten Classical Works That Made a Comeback
…rocky start, Swan Lake eventually became one of the most beloved ballets in history. 8. Verdi’s La Traviata: An Ill-Fated Premiere Giuseppe Verdi‘s opera La traviata experienced a disastrous premiere…
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Fernando Sor Grand Solo, Op. 14
Giuseppe Carrer performs Fernando Sor’s Gran Solo op.14 on the album “La Guitarra Modernista.”…
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Concerto Grosso No. 3 in D Minor, Based on Sonatas by Scarlatti
Avison/Scarlatti – Concerto Grosso No. 3 in D Minor – CHARLES AVISON (1709 – 1770). Based on keyboard sonatas by GIUSEPPE DOMENICO SCARLATTI (1685 – 1757). Performed by Cafe Zimmermann,…
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Carlo Bergonzi Sings Che Gelida Manina from La Boheme
Italian operatic tenor Carlo Bergonzi, known for his association with the operas of Giuseppe Verdi, sings ‘Che gelida manina’ from La Boheme in a live performance. Praised for his diction,…
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Gaetano Donizetti
…of operas, written in both Italian and French, and his work is widely recognized as a bridge between the styles of Gioachino Rossini and Giuseppe Verdi. Donizetti’s operas are renowned…
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Domenico Scarlatti
…“Stabat Mater,” hinted at the innovative brilliance that would soon distinguish his work. In 1719, Scarlatti’s career took a significant turn. He was appointed as the musical director to King…
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Giacomo Puccini
…Opera The turning point in Puccini’s life came in 1876, when he and his brother walked nearly 20 miles to Pisa to watch a performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera, Aida….
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I Masnadieri – Full Opera by Verdi
“I masnadieri” is a four-act opera composed by Giuseppe Verdi, with libretto written by Andrea Maffei. The opera is based on Friedrich Schiller’s drama “The Robbers.”…
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Falstaff – Complete Opera by Verdi (1982)
Verdi’s Falstaff, conducted by Herbert Von Karajan with the Wiener Philharmoniker in 1982, featuring Giuseppe Taddei as Sir John Falstaff, Rolando Panerai as Ford, and Raina Kabaivanska as Mrs. Alice…
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Nabucco – Full Opera by Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi’s Nabucco, performed by Placido Domingo with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus….
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Stornello by Verdi, Performed by Gabriella Gatti (1948)
Gabriella Gatti 1948 performed Verdi’s “Stornello” with Gerald Moore on piano. The song is in Italian and has been recorded on vinyl. The lyrics speak of freedom and independence in…
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Gli Arredi Festivi from Nabucco by Verdi
In 1975, the Coro e Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano performed ‘Gli arredi festivi’ from Nabucco at La Scala, conducted by Claudio Abbado. Solomon’s Temple was built by…
