The annual Donizetti festival in Bergamo makes a point of resurrecting less well known Donizetti operas. In 2022 Chiara e Serafina; Donizetti’s first commission for La Scala, got the treatment. It’s got some very decent music if you like early Donizetti. The Sestetto in Act 2 is particularly well constructed and it’s generally tuneful and allows the singers to strut their stuff.
Commedia meets Busby Berkeley
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