Chopin at the Opera
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WJMF Year-Round presents: Chopin at the Opera Alex Peh, piano, and Laura Bass, soprano Frederic Chopin deeply admired bel canto opera. The great aria from Bellini's Norma, "Casta Diva" was Chopin's favorite work of art--and his many relationships with opera singers served as sources of artistic inspiration. Pauline Viardot was one of
Chopin's intimate muses, Giuditta Pasta was another. Their beautiful coluratura voices inspired
Chopin's piano writing and prompted him to advise all his students to listen to
and learn from great singers. Date:
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