verismo
/vɛˈrɪzmoʊ/
noun
- A style of opera that emerged in late 19th-century Italy, focusing on realistic, often gritty stories about ordinary people.
- Verismo brought violent passions and everyday struggles to the opera stage.
- Fans of verismo appreciate its raw emotion and lack of mythological heroes.
- Puccini's 'La Bohème' is a famous example of verismo opera.
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