“Norma”, Santiago de Chile at 10.11.2018

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         Written by Vincenzo Bellini and considered by him as his best opera, this gem of romantic bel canto tells the story of Norma, the priestess of the Druids who sacrifices herself for love.          The works of Bellini stand out for being specially designed for the prominence of their singers, appropriate to the types of voice in extreme form. Absolute protagonist, active and independent, Norma is one of the most exposed and demanding roles of the lyric. In this opera, Bellini's renowned talent for composing long melodies is especially evident in "Casta Diva", one of the best-known soprano arias and has been used countless times in film and advertising.         With musical direction by Konstantin Chudovsky and régie by Francesca Zambello, General and Artistic Director of the Glimmerglass Festival and Artistic Director of the Washington National Opera, this promises to be a bold and innovative Standard.         Opera in two acts with libretto by...
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“La Traviata” Oper Koln

“La Traviata” Oper Koln

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“LA TRAVIATA” COLOGNE (GERMANY) STAATENHAUS SAAL 2 10, 18, 23 NOVEMBER – 1 DECEMBER 2017  VIOLETTA VALÉRY: VLADA BOROVKO   Opera in three acts Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave after »La dame aux camélias« by Alexandre Dumas the Younger Music by Giuseppe Verdi (1813 - 1901)  Act 1 The salon in Violetta's house Scene 1: Party (attrib. Carl d'Unker) Violetta Valéry, a famed courtesan, throws a lavish party at her Paris salon to celebrate her recovery from an illness. Gastone, a viscount, has brought with him a friend, Alfredo Germont, a young bourgeois from a provincial family who has long adored Violetta from afar. While walking to the salon, Gastone tells Violetta that Alfredo loves her, and that while she was ill, he came to her house every day. Alfredo joins them, admitting the truth of Gastone's remarks. Baron Douphol, Violetta's current lover, waits nearby to escort her to the salon; once there, the Baron is asked to give a toast, but refuses, and the crowd turns to...
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