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Franco Corelli & Ponchielli’s ‘La Gioconda:’ A Surprisingly Limited Engagement
https://operawire.com/franco-corelli-ponchiellis-la-gioconda-a-surprisingly-limited-engagement/
When you look at the body of work of the great tenor Franco Corelli, you might well imagine that Ponchielli’s “La Gioconda” to be a prominent role in his repertoire. The tenor role of Enzo is substantial and his dramatic weight is suitable to Corelli’s vocal talents. And you would be right, to a certain extent. But the tenor, whose {…}
