Nov 3, 2018

Opera Quiz: Which Bellini Heroine Are You?

Vincenzo Bellini was born on Nov. 3, 1801 and would go on to be one of the defining composers of an entire era.

Bellini’s melodic style was admired by all his contemporaries and even prominent masters such as Verdi and Wagner emulated his style in one way or another. While his operatic output was minimal compared to that of others, he still managed to leave behind an enduring legacy.

His operas aren’t best-known for their dramatic complexity and yet his characters remain touchstones that we can easily connect to. So which one best represents you?

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By David Salazar

Prior to creating OperaWire, DAVID SALAZAR, (Editor-in-Chief) worked as a reporter for Latin Post where he interviewed major opera stars including Placido Domingo, Anna Netrebko, Vittorio Grigolo, Diana Damrau and Rolando Villazon among others. His 2014 interview with opera star Kristine Opolais was cited in a New York Times Review.

He also had the opportunity of interviewing numerous Oscar nominees, Golden Globe winners and film industry giants such as Guillermo del Toro, Oscar Isaac and John Leguizamo among others.

David holds a Masters in Media Management from Fordham University. During his time at Fordham, he studied abroad at the Jagiellonian University in Poland. He also holds a dual bachelor’s from Hofstra University in Film Production and Journalism.

Opera Quiz: Which Bellini Heroine Are You?

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