![]() The movie was originally set to be directed by Jean Renoir and was encouraged to make the film by the French government as part of an effort to encourage Italy to remain neutral in the Second World War. In 1941 Carl Koch directed an Italian historical drama film starring Imperio Argentina, Michel Simon, and Rossano Brazzi. Every major soprano has put their stamp on the role and every major tenor has also brought down the house with the iconic “E Lucevan le Stelle.” But did you know that there is a film adaptation of the play by Victorien Sardou? Tosca is one of the most iconic operas in the repertoire and one of those roles that every diva longs to sing. This month two of those operas have seen their original source material adapted for the silver screen and what’s more these two films contain many musical moments that will not only prepare you for what you will hear but will also put them into context. You may listen to the music for them, but cinema can offer a nice alternative. This month audiences will experience, Puccini’s Hitchcockian thriller “Tosca” performed by Aleksandra Kurzak, Britten’s “Peter Grimes” and Verdi’s popular “La Traviata.” Without a doubt two of these operas are iconic and among the most performed in the repertoire. Some works are more well-known than others but even for those that have never been to the opera, those classics don’t have the same meaning as they do for traditional operagoers. ![]() As the Metropolitan Opera enters October, three new productions will open and as we pointed out in the first article of this series, entering into opera out of the blue can be a daunting task.
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