19th Century Opera: an overview
from Between the Barlines
Welcome back to Between the Barlines! I am your host, Dr. Maeve Berry! Opera became more than entertainment during this time; it became a mirror of political upheaval, national identity, and human passion. From the grandeur of Italian bel canto to the sweeping psychological landscapes of Wagner, 19th-century opera redefined what it meant to tell stories through music. Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/betweenthebarlines Operas mentioned in this episode: Rossini -The Barber of Seville Bellini - Norma, Donizetti - Lucia di Lammermoor Verdi - Nabucco Verdi - Rigoletto Verdi - La Traviata Verdi - Aida Wagner - Tristan und Isolde Wagner -The Flying Dutchman Wagner - The Ring Cycle Meyerbeer - Robert le diable Meyerbeer - Les Huguenots Gounod - Faust Bizet - Carmen Mascagni - Cavalleria Rusticana Puccini - La bohème Puccini - Tosca Puccini - Madama Butterfly Puccini - Turandot
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