They never even knew each other, and yet their lives will be forever entwined. Just one year later, in 1924, Giacomo Puccini, who was from the small town of Lucca in Italy, died. Maria Callas was of Greek decent, born in New York in December 1923. Read about Madame Butterfly: Aria by André Rieu & His Johann Strauss Orchestra and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Luciano Pavarotti-King of the High C's FACEBOOK Fan page: We don't own this video. This adaptation by Malcolm McLaren includes the aria from Puccini’s opera. More than forty Romanian creations were performed on this stage – many in absolute premiere – culminating with Oedipus by George Enescu, Manole the builder by Sigismund Toduţă or the ballet with choir Daylighter by Tudor Jarda.“ Madam Butterfly” was originally a short story by American writer, John Luther Long, published in 1898. The prestige of the Cluj opera theater was also carried abroad, thanks to the numerous international tours and the value of the soloists who trained in Cluj and became names of universal resonance, such as: Angela Gheorghiu, Alexandru Agache, Carmen Oprişanu, Simona Noja, Nicoleta Ardelean, George Petean, Tatiana Lisnic, Marian Pop, Anita Hartig, Adrian Sâmpetrean, Bálint Szabó.įrom its foundation until now, over two hundred opera, operetta and ballet titles from the universal repertoire have been presented on the stage of the Romanian National Opera in Cluj-Napoca, demonstrating a wide openness to all schools and styles. The Opera House was built at the beginning of the 20th century, between 19, by the world-renowned Viennese firm Fellner & Helmer, specialized in the design and construction of opera houses in a slightly baroque secessionist architectural style, very similar to the other 48 of European theaters built by the Viennese company and unique in Romania. The distinction of the Cluj opera theater transcends the operatic art and is also given by its architectural style. Brittany, Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni, Tannhäuser by Wagner and 15 symphonic concerts performed by the National Opera Orchestra from Cluj, as mentioned in the posters kept in the Opera archive. The activity of the new Opera is impressive even from the first two seasons, 21, totaling 99 performances with the operas Aida by Verdi, faustian by Gounod, Madame Butterfly by Puccini, Star of N. The inaugural performance of the Romanian National Opera in Cluj-Napoca took place on May 25, 1920, with the grand opera AIDA by Giuseppe Verdi, performed in Romanian, under the direction of conductor Alfred Novak, under the artistic direction signed by the first director of the institution – Constantin Pavel, who was also the first performer of the role of Radames. The first performances consisted of two symphonic concerts on May 13 and 14, 1920, under the direction of the Czech conductor Oskar Nebdal. Under the leadership of renowned artistic personalities, such as the tenor Constantin Pavel, the Italian conductor Egisto Tango, the composer Tiberiu Brediceanu, the world-famous baritone Dimitrie Popovici-Bayreuth, the difficulties related to the actual composition of an opera ensemble were overcome within a few months. The Romanian National Opera in Cluj-Napoca, the country’s first lyrical institution and one of the most emblematic in Europe, was founded on September 18, 1919, together with the Cluj National Theater and the Conservatory of Music. About the Romanian National Opera from Cluj-Napoca Our institution is wearing its anniversary outfit today, thank you for being with us!”, the representatives of the Opera sent. An event that awakens emotions and delights the souls of spectators for a lifetime through art and beauty. September 18, 1919, the day history was written. “Today we celebrate 103 years since the establishment of the Romanian National Opera in Cluj-Napoca, the first opera institution in Romania. The Cluj-Napoca Opera was founded on Septemand was the country’s first opera institution and one of the most emblematic in Europe. PHOTO: Facebook/ Romanian National Opera Cluj-Napoca The National Opera in Cluj-Napoca turned 103 years old! It was the first lyric institution of the country. The Romanian National Opera in Cluj-Napoca celebrates today its 103rd anniversary.