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April

Donizetti and Romantic opera

Bellini’s premature death allowed finally Donizetti to take the title of “Main Italian composer” left vacant by Rossini a decade before. On the other end, his sickness and death spared him the humiliation of being ousted again by the irresistible rise of Verdi.

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April

Gnocco Fritto | Pavarotti, Modena and its special bread

Luciano Pavarotti, the gourmet Luciano Pavarotti, one of the greatest tenors of our time, was born, as some know, in Modena, one of the culinary centres of Italy, with excellent restaurants – indeed some of the best in the country. One of the best-known delicacies of the Modena area is Gnocco Fritto or “fried pancake”, an original and very tasty substitute for bread. Pavarotti’s father, just like Mascagni’s, was a baker. That could be among the reasons why Big Luciano, who was also famously a gourmet, was particularly fond of this most delicious local recipe. Gnocco Fritto: a very tasty substitute for bread On its own or accompanied by cured meats or cheese, the best way to enjoy gnocco fritto is when still hot, with a generous slice of pancetta (bacon) on top. It can be also served cold as a snack any time of the day. In Modena people would have it even for breakfast, accompanied by a nice cappuccino. Gnocco fritto is essentially fried dough and generally, comes in a rectangular shape. As it customary in Italy, the recipe which main ingredients are flour, water, and yeast, has many different versions and it’s even referred to in different […]

20
October

Italian Opera the November monthly program

Italian Opera the November monthly program of main events in the most famous Italian theaters and festivals. Don’t waste time and plan your visit to Italy now, a great choice of amazing performances is at hand, wherever you are in these days!

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March

Bologna | A setting for Cimarosa’s Il matrimonio segreto

Giovanni Bertati sets The Secret Marriage in Bologna not without a reason: Bologna is historically a wealthy city, hometown for enterprising bourgeois engaged in commerce and industry. The city is famous for its towers and long arcades, for the beautiful well-preserved historic centre, one of the largest in Italy. Well renowned is also Bologna strong culinary tradition.

Bergamo | Donizetti’s hometown
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Bergamo | Donizetti’s hometown

History of Italian Opera Places off the beaten track The romantic era
The birth of Gaetano Donizetti Gaetano Donizetti, was born in Bergamo on November 29th 1797, fifth child…
Sara Filippini 4th April 2020
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Donizetti | Elisir d’Amore and the magic of Italian borghi
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Donizetti | Elisir d’Amore and the magic of Italian borghi

History of Italian Opera Operas Places off the beaten track The romantic era
Donizetti’s full mastery of the comic style. L’Elisir d’amore is the first opera in which Donizetti…
Sara Filippini 9th July 2016
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Donizetti | Triumph and death
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Donizetti | Triumph and death

Composers and librettists History of Italian Opera The romantic era
Donizetti moves to Paris in 1834-1835 Gaetano Donizetti was called, along with Bellini, by Rossini in…
Sara Filippini 8th July 2016
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Donizetti | The Romantic epitome
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Donizetti | The Romantic epitome

Composers and librettists History of Italian Opera The romantic era
The beginning of Donizetti’s career At the beginning of his career, Donizetti writes mainly for the…
Sara Filippini 8th July 2016
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Donizetti and Romantic opera
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Donizetti and Romantic opera

Composers and librettists History of Italian Opera The romantic era
The split between Italian and European music During the first half of the nineteen century starts…
Sara Filippini 4th April 2016
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Vincenzo Bellini | La Sonnambula
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Vincenzo Bellini | La Sonnambula

Composers and librettists History of Italian Opera Operas The romantic era
Genesis of La Sonnamula Getting closer the deadline for the presentation of a new opera at…
Sara Filippini 23rd March 2016
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Bellini | A love and death story I Capuleti e i Montecchi
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Bellini | A love and death story I Capuleti e i Montecchi

Composers and librettists History of Italian Opera Operas The romantic era
I Capuleti e i Montecchi genesis Bellini composed I Capuleti e i Montecchi in one and…
Sara Filippini 22nd March 2016
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The short life of Vincenzo Bellini
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The short life of Vincenzo Bellini

Composers and librettists History of Italian Opera The romantic era
Vincenzo Bellini, a child prodigy An anonymous manuscript reports that the young Bellini was a child…
Sara Filippini 18th March 2016
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Catania | Bellini the Sicilian
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Catania | Bellini the Sicilian

History of Italian Opera Places off the beaten track The romantic era
Bellini’s “volcanic” character Francesco Florimo, his lifetime friend, described Bellini as “a pure, sweet, grateful, modest…
Sara Filippini 18th March 2016
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Bellini | Manifesto of Italian romantic opera
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Bellini | Manifesto of Italian romantic opera

Composers and librettists History of Italian Opera The romantic era
The Manifesto of Italian romantic opera From a letter by Vincenzo Bellini sent to Agostino Gallo we learn…
Sara Filippini 18th March 2016
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