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Composer of the Week

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An informative guide to composers' lives and their music.

An informative and accessible guide to composers' lives and their music.

Composer of the Week: Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835)

Composer of the Week: Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835): Episode 2: Rapid Success and a Love Affair

Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835)

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Episode 2: Rapid Success and a Love Affair

Rapid Success and a Love Affair

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835), Rapid Success and a Love Affair

Donald Macleod on Bellini's rapid success in the opera world and a blossoming love affair.

Donald Macleod focuses on Bellini's rapid success in the opera world and a blossoming love affair.

Bellini's success in the opera world was rapid; as a result of his student opera, he was invited to compose an opera for the Teatro San Carlo (Bianca e Fernando) which in turn led to a commission for La Scala, Milan. The resulting opera, Il Pirata, was the first to offer him international success. By the age of 27 his second commission for La Scala, La Straniera, premiered. We learn about Bellini's blossoming affair with already married Giuditta Turina. Extracts include the high tenor aria from Bianca e Fernando, and Il Pirata's mad scene. Presented by Donald Macleod.

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Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Italian composer Vincenzo Bellini

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Italian composer Vincenzo Bellini, famous for his bel canto era operas

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