Il sacro fuoco Il sacro fuoco

Here’s recent Met debutante Liudmyla Monastyrska in that ultimate “furibonda” role, Abigaille in Nabucco.

on April 02, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Continuing what La Cieca hopes will be a fascinating discussion of the “sacro fuoco.” Let’s start with a Wikipedia definition: “Il sacro fuoco è una delle tante espressioni comuni per indicare una sacralità del fuoco, sia per ragioni religiose, sia per mera simbologia rituale.”

on July 21, 2011 at 10:21 AM

Happiest 100th birthday greetings to the legendary Magda Olivero! In celebration, let’s enjoy a recital from December 13, 1977 in Dallas, Texas, with Ivan Davis, piano.

on March 25, 2010 at 12:01 AM