The history of what is popularly called Italian opera begins in the United States with a performance of Rossini's lyrical comedy "Il Barbiere di Siviglia"; it may, therefore, fittingly take the first place in these operatic studies. The place was the Park Theatre, then situated in Chambers Street, east of Broadway, and the date November 29, 1825. It was not the first performance of Italian opera music in America, however, nor yet of Rossini's merry work.
- ISBN10 1304215024
- ISBN13 9781304215024
- Publish Date 9 July 2013
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
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- Format eBook
- Language English