Alfredo Catalani (1854-1893): Depictor of death by avalanche
OnlineGiacomo Puccini named three criteria of Italian music: clarity, spontaneity, and simplicity. Puccini never mentioned eclecticism, yet it characterizes Italian music over the centuries. In this meeting we explore the music of Alfredo Catalani, who bonded elements of Wagnerian opera and Verismo into an original style. "What Makes It Italian?": According to Puccini is a music listening and discussion group that…