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Ep. 108 Lucrezia Borgia by Donizetti
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One of history’s most infamous women, Lucrezia Borgia has inspired artists, dramatists, and TV show writers for centuries. Donizetti’s opera follows the play by Victor Hugo, telling of Lucrezia’s effort to find the kind of love that might change her life. However, it isn’t easy being a powerful woman in Renaissance Italy. Gaetano Donizetti, a prolific composer in the Bel Canto style, gives us an opera with a fascinating story, and, of course, “beautiful singing.”
Hosted by Pat, Kathleen, and Grant
For more cultural and arts commentary by Kathleen Van De Wille, visit Constructive Criticism on Substack.
125 episodes
Manage episode 363914875 series 1549581
One of history’s most infamous women, Lucrezia Borgia has inspired artists, dramatists, and TV show writers for centuries. Donizetti’s opera follows the play by Victor Hugo, telling of Lucrezia’s effort to find the kind of love that might change her life. However, it isn’t easy being a powerful woman in Renaissance Italy. Gaetano Donizetti, a prolific composer in the Bel Canto style, gives us an opera with a fascinating story, and, of course, “beautiful singing.”
Hosted by Pat, Kathleen, and Grant
For more cultural and arts commentary by Kathleen Van De Wille, visit Constructive Criticism on Substack.
125 episodes
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