The third playlist in our Italian opera series turns to Puccini, presented in chronological order. It begins with the youthful lyricism of the Act I duet from La Bohème, moves to the intimate prayer “Vissi d’arte” from Tosca, lingers in the atmospheric stillness of the “Humming Chorus” from Madama Butterfly, and…
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In the 19th century, many composers began turning toward the unfamiliar — not necessarily to document it, but to imagine it. Romanticism was a period shaped by introspection, emotion, and the power of suggestion. Distant places such as Spain, the Middle East, or Japan were not explored musically in realistic…
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Definitely one of Karajan’s favourite voices. Mirella Freni was his first choice for the Italian repertoire in the 1960s and 1970s. Under Karajan’s baton she achieved triumphant results...
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Here you can download the full curriculum vitae of Herbert von Karajan!