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Casta Diva (1956 Film)
Casta Diva can refer to: * "Casta diva" (aria), aria from the opera ''Norma'' by Bellini * Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como, a resort in Blevio, Como, Italy formerly known as Casta Diva. * ''Casta Diva'' (1935 film), an Italian musical film * ''Casta Diva'' (1954 film), an Italian drama film {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casta Diva (aria)
''Norma'' () is a ''tragedia lirica'' or opera in two acts by Vincenzo Bellini with libretto by Felice Romani after the play ''Norma, ou L'infanticide'' (''Norma, or The Infanticide'') by Alexandre Soumet. It was first produced at La Scala in Milan on 26 December 1831. The opera is regarded as a leading example of the bel canto genre, and the soprano prayer "Casta diva" in act 1 is a famous piece. Among the well known singers of Norma of the first half of the 20th century was Rosa Ponselle who played the role in New York and London. Notable exponents of the title role in the post-war period have been Maria Callas, Leyla Gencer, Joan Sutherland, and Montserrat Caballé. Composition history Crivelli and Company were managing both La Scala and La Fenice in Venice, and as a result, in April–May 1830 Bellini was able to negotiate a contract with them for two operas, one at each theatre. The opera for December 1831 at La Scala became ''Norma'', while the one for the 1832 C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como
Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como is a 5 star luxury resort located in Blevio in the province of Como, Italy. The estate is also known formerly as ''CastaDiva'' before its refurbishment in the late 2010s and subsequent transferral of ownership to its current owner, Hong Kong-based multinational chain Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. The heart of the entire resort consists of the Villa Roccabruna, which was notably where composer Vincenzo Bellini wrote his two most famous works: '' La Sonnambula'' and '' Norma''. History Roccabruna Villa was built in the eighteenth century on the shores of Lake Como in the village of Blevio and was later restored by the opera singer Giuditta Pasta. The renovations were carried out between 1827 and 1829 by architect Philip Ferranti. In the 19th century, the villa was known as "Casino Ribiere" from the name of the French owner, Ms. Ribier, a famous tailor and designer among Milanese aristocrats. The house was a meeting place for artists and musicia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casta Diva (1935 Film)
''Casta Diva'' is a 1935 Italian musical drama film directed by Carmine Gallone and starring Mártha Eggerth, Lamberto Picasso and Gualtiero Tumiati. The film won Best Italian Film at the 1935 Venice International Film Festival. An English-language version '' The Divine Spark'' was made at the same time, also directed by Gallone and starring Eggerth. Gallone remade the film in 1954 in Technicolor. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Werner Schlichting and Enrico Verdozzi. Location shooting took place around Catania in Sicily. In Bellini's opera, ''Norma'', the soprano's plea to the moon goddess in Act I begins ''Casta diva'', and the aria is well known by that name. Plot The film concerns Italian composer Vincenzo Bellini and his problems with his opera ''Norma'' (1831), which itself tells the passionate love story of a Gallican priestess of the local Celtic religion and a Roman proconsul (governor of a province). The film is unique because it uses abstr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
