December 2006 – Page 3

Having heard many times that oft-sung phrase, “I love Paris in the springtime,” I was delighted when my inaugural trip to France’s capital city coincided with the lovely month of

The characters from the Italian Renaissance commedia dell’arte inspired all of Mozart’s comedic operatic roles. Understanding the genesis of commedia dell’arte and its characters will help you find greater dramatic depth in Despina, Giovanni, Figaro, Susanna, and more.