Not all opera is tragic heroes and heroines, or star-crossed lovers. The comic tradition, especially in 19th century opera, is also strong. Salvatore Baccaloni (1900-1969) was the greatest of the buffo basses, and he had a very successful international career, making his debut at La Scala in 1926, Chicago in 1930, and the Met in 1940. He sang into his early 60's.. He was a superb comic actor, a reasonably good musician, and--perhaps unavoidably--a notorious scene-stealer! He enjoyed great popularity, and his willingness to accept small parts made him one of the highest paid performers in opera, as he was always working. Here is Dulcamara's famous aria from The Elixir of Love, in which he promises cures of all kinds for old age, mumps, hives, whooping cough, women's aging complexion, unrequited love (hence its importance in this story!) and anything else one can imagine . That's right, ladies and gentlemen. Now, for a limited time--and a limited time only--you too can have this magic elixir, and all for the ridiculously low price of not 30, not 20, but only ONE scudo.!
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