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Almira, Opera by Handel – Complete Score
Recording of Handel’s “Almira, Königin von Castilien” features a cast including Ann Monoyios, Patricia Rozario, Linda Gerrard, David Thomas, Douglas Naswari, Jamie MacDougall, Olaf Haye, and Christian Elsner. Conducted by…
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Ouverture from L’Italiana in Algeri – Gioachino Rossini
In 1813, Rossini had a productive year with works like “Il signor”, “Tancredi”, and “Aureliano in Palmira”. He was asked to compose an opera for the Teatro San Benedetto in…
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Rossini – Overture from The Barber of Seville
Rossini’s “Barber of Seville” is a famous opera buffa with a libretto by Cesare Sterbini. The overture, originally written for “Aureliano in Palmira,” showcases Rossini’s Italian style. It premiered on…
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George Frideric Handel
…his career, giving him the opportunity to compose his first opera, Almira. Italian Sojourn Intrigued by Italian music styles, Handel embarked on an Italian grand tour in 1706. He composed…
