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Classical On The National Jukebox: What's There--And What's Not

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Deceptive Cadence

Classical On The National Jukebox: What's There--And What's Not

There's a treasure trove of great recordings newly available to the public for free via the Library of Congress, from classical to novelty acts. We look at what's there --and what's missing.

Happy Birthday 'Fanciulla' — Puccini's Spaghetti Western Turns 100

Enrico Caruso (center) stars in the 1910 world premiere of Puccini's La Fanciulla del West. On the right, soprano Emmy Destinn as Minnie. White Studios/Metropolitan Opera Archive hide caption

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Deceptive Cadence

Happy Birthday 'Fanciulla' — Puccini's Spaghetti Western Turns 100

Puccini's neglected spaghetti western makes a centennial return to the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Although the music is some of Puccini's most daring and satisfying, the opera has languished behind his bigger hits.

Enrico Caruso, And Confessions Of An Operaholic

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Enrico Caruso, And Confessions Of An Operaholic

An NPR Music producer recalls how a single singer from a bygone day triggered his love of opera. Once he heard the warmth and power of tenor Enrico Caruso's voice, he had to hear more.

Enrico Caruso, And Confessions Of An Operaholic

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The Record Of Singing: Opera Across The Ages

NPR's Tom Huizenga takes Scott Simon on a guided tour of a fascinating new set of opera CDs, documenting singers and their recordings from 1898 to 2007. Along the way, hear opera great Enrico Caruso in his first recording session and the penatrating sound of dramatic soprano Eva Turner.

The Record Of Singing: Opera Across The Ages

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