Tag: Puccini
Musetta’s Waltz – La Boheme – Puccini
OperaPulse’s Aria of the Week – Musetta’s Waltz (Quando m’en vo), from La Bohème, is, arguably, one of the most recognizable opera arias and a very popular opera party tune, at that. Quando m’en vo is a “must know” for opera lovers and also a great way to introduce someone to our beloved art form. [...]
Nessun dorma – Turandot – Puccini
OperaPulse’s Aria of the Week – Thanks to reality show sensation Paul Potts, Nessun dorma, from Puccini’s Turandot, has been heard by millions all across the world. However, very few have listened to the superior versions sung by Franco Corelli, Jussi Björling, or many other greats. Arias can be performed by all types of singers, [...]
Un bel di vedremo – Madame Butterfly – Puccini
OperaPulse’s Aria of the Week – Un bel di vedremo (One beautiful day, we will see), from Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, is one of the most breath-taking arias in the whole operatic repertoire. Butterfly is sure that Pinkerton, her American husband, will return and she sings of the day of his return. The aria is Puccini [...]
Recondita armonia – Tosca – Puccini
OperaPulse’s Aria of the Week – Recondita armonia (“hidden harmony”) from Puccini’s Tosca is the feature aria this week. It’s short and packs a powerful punch as the tenor has to sustain a high flying B flat. It’s one of the many great selections from Tosca. Cavaradossi, a painter, sings this aria as he paints [...]
Dovunque al mondo – Madame Butterfly – Puccini
OperaPulse’s Aria of the Week – We have stretch our definition of Aria of the Week due to the national holiday this week. Dovunque al mondo (Throughout the world), from Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, is not your typical aria but we thought Puccini’s use of the Star Spangled Banner was too good to pass up, right [...]
Aria of the Week
One aria. A multitude of legendary performances. And every week, another aria. OperaPulse’s Aria of the Week was created in order to entertain and educate new and long-time opera lovers. Each week we showcase an aria from the standard operatic repertoire to re/introduce you to one of the greatest hits in opera. We will try [...]
