1794–1858, Italian The Italian bass Luigi Lablache enjoyed a career lasting over 40 years. He possessed a magnificent, sonorous voice with a wide range, impressive stage presence and the ability to sing both comic and tragic roles, many of which he created. His repertoire was vast and included Figaro in Rossini’s Il barbiere di Siviglia, King ...
overture on, that was not applauded to a greater or lesser extent. I am very happy.’ Donizetti was not the only one to score a brilliant success. Luigi Lablache (1794–1858), who created the title role, sang at the London premiere at the Haymarket Theatre on 29 June 1843. Afterwards, a contemporary journal, The Musical World of ...
de Brogni, or should he save her by revealing that she is, in reality, de Brogni’s daughter ? Introduction | Early Romantic | Opera Personalities | Luigi Lablache | Early Romantic | Opera Techniques | French Grand Opéra | Early Romantic | Opera ...
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