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She enters, and there is a palpable sense of anticipation as the audience knows they are about to witness an extraordinary performance. That’s the diva story of Maria Callas, a legendary soprano known for her commanding voice and captivating presence. Maria Callas’ voice was both powerful and emotionally charged. Her vocal range allowed her to ...
Last month, the audience of Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) was stunned by the melodic voice of Malakai Bayoh. The 13-year-old is one of the contestants of the global hit show, which is on its 16th season. Malakai’s “big dream” is to be a singer. He explained that he started singing when he was seven and ...
Many people are surprised that the legendary musical virtuoso Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) never wrote an opera during his lifetime. But why didn’t he? Why didn’t Bach write an opera? It’s a mystery why one of the greatest composers of all time, celebrated for his musical prowess and masterpieces aplenty, has not a single operatic ...
Luciano Pavarotti is a legend among opera fans. Opera is a musical play that tells a story. Most people consider it the most comprehensive art form, combining all art elements, language, music, drama, and dance. Generally, music to express a whole story/plot defines opera. That is because it is believed that music can better explain ...
You must have heard time and again that music unites all. Something of this kind happened when a young opera fan stunned a soprano star by singing the tenor part by being “Alfredo” to her “Violetta” in a Verdi recital. Like every year, the Verdi Festival was hosted in Parma, Italy in 2021. The Festival ...
In Naples, Italy, there is a theater that holds the record for being the oldest continuous opera house venue in the world. The “Teatro di San Carlo” was opened in 1737 and later became an inspiration for other theaters built across Europe. The opera house “Teatro di San Carlo” was commissioned by Charles III and ...