Fans of classical music are certainly interested in the question of what the most famous operas of the world exist today. Among the huge number of masterpieces created by composers over several centuries, it is difficult to distinguish the most popular. However, of all the indisputable leaders that can be found in the top ten below. These operas are translated into several languages and are regularly staged on the stages of the best theaters in the world.
10. The norm | Vincenzo Bellini
"Norm" (Vincenzo Bellini) opens a list of the most popular operas in the world. It is a lyrical tragedy in two acts, which was filmed on the work of A. Sume "Norma, or Infanticide." For the first time, the opera was presented in Milan and almost immediately gained wide popularity among lovers of opera works. The title part is considered one of the most difficult sopranos in the repertoire. “Norma” was written by the composer in the year 31 of the 19th century, and still enjoys worldwide popularity.
9. Eugene Onegin | P.I. Tchaikovsky
"Eugene Onegin" (P. Tchaikovsky) - the most famous opera of the world famous Russian composer. The work was created based on the novel of the same name by Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin and put on the libretto of Konstantin Shilovsky. The opera was presented to the general public at the Moscow Maly Theater. Tchaikovsky before writing his masterpiece for a long time was in search of an opera story that would be a strong drama. The plot, by coincidence, was inspired by the composer singer Lavrovskaya.
8. The Wedding of Figaro | V.A. Mozart
"Wedding Figaro " (V. Mozart) - a popular opera of the Austrian virtuoso composer, which received worldwide fame. Written by the Beaumarchais play of the same name. Mozart began writing music in the 86th year of the 18th century. The creation of the score lasted for five months. After the first presentation to her public, she did not gain much popularity. Glory and laurels came after the opera was established in Prague. The opera was first translated into Russian by Pyotr Ilyich Chukovsky. In total, the opera includes four acts. The plot of the work is related to the preparations for the wedding of the servant Susanna and the valet Figaro.
7. The Magic Flute | W. Mozart
«Magical flute"(V. Mozart) - one of the best operas in the world, written by the composer in two acts. It was first introduced to the public in 1791 in Vienna. In the center of the plot is Prince Tamino, who has to go through many difficulties and trials in order to be worthy to be next to his beloved - the daughter of the queen of the night. Goethe was so enthusiastic about this work that he made attempts to write a continuation of this libretto.
6. The Barber of Seville | Joacchino Rossini
«Seville barber"(Gioacchino Rossini) is one of the best operas that has gained worldwide popularity. It includes two acts that were created based on the comedy of the same name by Pierre Boramsche. At first, the libretto was called Almaviva, or Vain Precaution. The action takes place in Seville in the 18th century. The opera begins with the appearance of Count Almaviva, who is under the windows of his beloved. For her, he performs a small opera aria "Soon the east will brightly sparkle the dawn of gold with gold." The guardian of her lover does not allow her to go to the balcony, so Alvamiva’s attempts are in vain.
5. Bohemia | Giacomo Puccini
"Bohemia"(Giacomo Puccini) - one of the world's musical masterpieces, presented to the public in the distant 1896. The opera includes four acts. It was filmed based on the work of Henri Murger "Scenes from the Life of Bohemia." Actions in the libretto take place in Paris in the 30s of the 19th century. The first act begins with the fact that poor poet Rudolph and his friend artist Marcel spend the evening by the cooled fireplace, which has nothing to melt. The artist wants to burn the last chair, but Rudolph stops him by sacrificing one of his manuscripts. The action ends with the poet meeting his love.
4. Lucia di Lammermoor | G. Donizetti
"Lucia di Lammermoor"(G. Donizetti) is included in the list of the most popular operas in the world. The tragic musical work of the Italian composer is performed in three acts. The libretto is based on the novel by W. Scott, “Lammermoor Bride”. A little later, the composer also wrote the French version of the opera. She thundered all over the world, becoming one of the best. The plot of the novel was used before Donizetti by several composers, but his creation completely replaced all previous ones. Libretto takes place in Scotland in the 18th century. The whole work includes two parts: “Departure” and “Marriage contract”.
3. Carmen | Georges Bizet
Carmen (Georges Bizet) opens the three of the best operas in the world, which was written by the composer based on the novel of the same name by Prosper Merimet. Pe-like drafts of the score appeared in the year 74 of the 19th century. The premiere took place for the first time in France, where it suffered a complete fiasco. Unrecognized by the French public and critics, the opera left the stage for a long time and only the 83rd returned to the stage again, having found worldwide fame. Tchaikovsky himself said that this is truly a masterpiece, which after some time will take on large-scale fame.
2. War and peace | S. Prokofiev
«War and world"(S. Prokofiev) - one of the most famous operas that thundered around the world. It was written based on the novel of the same name by the outstanding writer of the 19th century Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy. The whole work includes thirteen paintings. The opera begins with the appearance on the stage of Bolkonsky, who is visiting at the estate of Count Rostov. He heard the voice of Count Natasha’s daughter, who amazes him with her beautiful singing. The thirteenth final picture tells about the remains of Bonaparte's retreating army. The composer hatched the ideas to write an opera based on the famous novel for a long time. The first sketches appeared in 1941, and on the stage of the Bolshoi Theater it thundered in the 59th, becoming one of the best world operas.
1. La Traviata | Giuseppe Verdi
"La Traviata" (Giuseppe Verdi) completes the list of the best operas in the world. Translated into Russian, the word traviat means “lost” or “fallen”. The composer's writing was inspired by Alexander Dumas novel “A Lady with Camellias”. First introduced to the public, “Traviata” suffered a complete fiasco, however, after radical processing, it found worldwide popularity. A feature of this opera is the unusual choice of the heroine for that time - a fallen woman on the deathbed. The actions of La Traviata take place in Paris in the middle of the 19th century. The focus is on the courtesan, rejected by society and not unnecessary to anyone. The original score includes three acts.
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