This aria from the movie "The Fifth Element" is what's commonly known as "The Mad Scene from the opera "Lucia di Lammermoor" by Gaetano Donizetti. The ending is not quite in the style of Donizetti in one way but is indeed in another. After all, this was the era of bel canto (beautiful singing) where singers included spontaneous elaborate rapid brilliant cadenzas which spanned more than a few octaves. The style of singing is know as coloratura. It's just that this version has a way cool techno beat. Do stay for the ending. It's awesome! Someone researched the period well in this movie. This is always good to see. Enjoy!
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I thought the movie version was a lot of fun!! Almost makes me want to see it, to put the music in better context and see if it does more than 'sounds good' if I can understand what the director was aiming for with the piece.
I have always respected good research. Undoubtedly, good research is reflected on good work. This is great!!!
Me too, Mark.
Opaque - Yeah, "I have always respected good research" too. And definitely think that "good research is reflected on good work." I like how you put that.
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