At the same time, he said, "bel canto opera must be dramatic, because otherwise it doesn't live.
Bonitatibus has appeared in many bel canto operas and recordings.
Under the direction of Bernard Lefort from 1974 to 1982, the Festival became devoted to bel canto opera and, in general, a celebration of the voice.
Her repertoire ranges from baroque to contemporary works, with a specialty in the bel canto operas, notably of Rossini.
In reviving bel canto operas, having a musically reliable edition is only part of the battle.
Literally "beautiful singing", bel canto opera derives from the Italian stylistic singing school of the same name.
And in this way it also resembles bel canto opera.
Norma is Bellini's masterpiece and one of the finest bel canto operas.
At 18 she was studying bel canto opera and starting college when a pianist-friend invited her to hear him play at the Jackpot, a small club.
The final scene is one of the most dramatic and difficult in bel canto opera.
