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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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Richard Wagner
…captivated by Wagner’s talent that he offered him lessons free of charge. Embarking on the Path of Opera At the age of 20, Wagner composed his first complete opera, “Die…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century- Five Works from Each Era
…expressive vocal lines, and a captivating retelling of the Orpheus myth. 2. Lully’s Armide Armide is an opera in five acts composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully. The opera, first performed in…
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Carl Maria von Weber
…passion for operatic music. Pioneering Works and Musical Innovations While Weber’s output of non-operatic music was modest, it was nonetheless remarkable. He composed a Symphony in C Major, a viola…
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Flop or Masterpiece? Ten Classical Works That Made a Comeback
…but ultimately triumphed, proving that perseverance and patience can lead to success. 1. Rossini’s The Barber of Seville : A Rival’s Sabatoge Gioachino Rossini‘s opera The Barber of Seville is…
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George Frideric Handel
…from 1719. Despite the initial success of his operas, the popularity of Italian operas waned, and Handel transitioned to composing oratorios. Embracing Oratorios Handel’s shift to oratorios was met with…
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Felix Mendelssohn
…opera. First Public Appearances and Early Works Mendelssohn’s works were first presented to the public in 1822. The same year, he composed his official Opus 1, a Piano Quartet in…
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Max Bruch
…skills, preparing him to leave a lasting impression on music history. The Melodious Journey Begins Bruch embarked on his professional career in Cologne. His first significant work, an opera titled…
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Leonard Bernstein’s Candide – Full Performance
Leonard Bernstein’s “Candide” – BBC 1988 – World premiere of Scottish Opera version, directed by Jonathan Miller and John Wells. Conducted by John Mauceri, most complete version of score….
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Bedřich Smetana
…was commissioned to write what would eventually become his most famous opera, The Bartered Bride. Smetana’s Contributions to Czech Opera Smetana was not the first to write operas in the…
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Samson et Dalila – Complete Opera by Camille Saint-Saëns – BJU Opera Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
Samson and Delilah, opera by Camille Saint-Saëns, directed by Darren P. Lawson and performed by BJU Opera Chorus and Symphony Orchestra.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
…the Clarinet Concerto in A major, and the unfinished Requiem. The Great Operas Mozart’s ambition to excel in the field of opera led him to create several masterpieces. In 1786,…
