One opera, singer or composer a week

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Antonio Vivaldi: “Armatae, face et anguibus” from Juditha Triumphans

Cecilia Bartoli, Soprano

This aria is jesus…

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FEEL THE MOTHER FUCKING FURY.

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I think we can all see why Corelli had such a full top. He was definitely supported down low.

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Deutsche Grammophon - Free music giveaway!

25 days of free music: http://my.deutschegrammophon.com/buzz-material

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Submission from infectednations:

Just because I wouldn't be studying singing if it weren't for this recording. Rita's voice truly changed my life, and thanks to her I now have hope and faith in my future.

She opened my eyes to the beauty of opera and showed me there was a place in my future for the arts, and a chance to succeed.

I no longer feel lost.

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Rita Streich sings 'Quando m'en vo' from Puccini's 'La Boheme'.

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Rita Streich sings 'Zeffiretti lusinghieri' from Mozart's 'Idomeneo'.

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Rita Streich sings 'Signore, ascolta' from Puccini's 'Turandot'.

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Rita Streich sings 'Merce, dilette amiche' from Verdi's 'I vespri siciliani'.

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Rita Streich sings 'Quel guardo il cavaliere...So anch'io la virtu' from Donizetti's 'Don Pasquale'.

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Rita Streich sings 'Ah, tardai troppo...O luce di quest'anima' from Donizetti's 'Linda di Chamounix', 1968.

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Rita Streich sings 'Les filles de Cadix' by Delibes.

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Rita Streich sings 'Ombra leggera, non te n'andar' from Meyerbeer's 'Dinorah', 1958.

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Rita Streich sings 'Frühlingsstimmen' by Johann Strauss. Lyrics here.

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Rita Streich sings 'Chi sa' by Willy Czernik, 1958.

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Submission from auntiespaz:

Rita Streich singing "Mein Herr Marquis" from J. Strauss' "Die Fledermaus" from 1959.

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Submission from auntiespaz:

Rita Streich and Gisela Litz singing the Abendsegen from Humperdinck's "Hansel und Gretel" from 1962. This version is my absolute favorite. It makes me melt every time I hear it.

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Rita Streich sings 'Je suis Titania' from Thomas' 'Mignon'.