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Mascagni / Amico Fritz
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Mascagni / Amico Fritz
Scenes from the first production at the Teatro Costanzi, Rome : the story is from a French novel by Erckmann-Chatrian Date: first performed 1891
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1891 Amico Fritz Mascagni Opera Performed Teatro
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This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the electrifying moment from the first production of Pietro Mascagni's opera "Amico Fritz" at Rome's Teatro Costanzi in 1891. Based on the French novel "La Vie de Boheme" by Erckmann-Chatrian, the one-act opera tells the story of the friendship between a penniless painter, Amico Fritz, and his landlord's beautiful daughter, Suzel. The image showcases the intense emotion and passion that unfolds on stage as Amico Fritz and Suzel embrace during a pivotal scene. Mascagni's groundbreaking work, which premiered on January 31, 1891, marked a significant departure from the traditional Italian operatic style of the time. The composer's innovative use of leitmotifs and the integration of popular music into the score helped establish the genre of verismo opera. The photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the historic Teatro Costanzi in Rome, where the opera's world premiere took place. The image captures the raw emotion and intensity of the performance, making it an invaluable document of this important moment in operatic history. The photograph's composition expertly frames the actors, with the focus on Amico Fritz and Suzel, allowing the viewer to fully immerse themselves in the story unfolding before their eyes. The use of dramatic lighting adds to the sense of drama and tension, making this an unforgettable image from the first production of Mascagni's "Amico Fritz" at Teatro Costanzi in Rome.
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