Donizetti's "Rita" - One Woman, Two Husbands

In today’s video, Cassandra takes you through the story of Rita, a quirky domestic comedy about one woman caught between two men. This lighthearted Donizetti opera was discovered among his belongings after his passing and, despite never being performed in his lifetime, has endured thanks to its timeless humor and charm. Join Cassandra as she unpacks Rita's playful twists and turns and explores why this hidden gem continues to delight audiences today!

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Opera for All Folks is a vibrant channel created by Cassandra Douglas, a classically trained soprano and content creator. With her unique perspective as a Jamaican woman and performing artist, Cassandra offers an inspiring journey through operatic storytelling while sharing her path to building a career in the classical arts.

Timecodes:
0:00 – Welcome
0:21 – Introduction to Rita
1:25 – Opera Facts on Gaetano Donizetti
4:07 – The Story of Rita
15:07 – Subscribe & Thanks for Watching!


Music & Photo credits:
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• Music – “Confident Kirk” – Track Tribe
• Music – “Distant Love” – by Causmic
• Music – “Rita” – Classical Music Discoveries by La Musica International Chamber Music Festival.
o    • 16132 Donizetti: Rita  
• Music – “Rita” – Italian Cultural Institute Hong Kong
o    • "Rita" by Gaetano Donizetti (Opera film, 2...  
o Starring:
 Etta Fung: Rita
 Chen Yong: Beppe
 Isaac Droscha: Gasparo


Equipment:
• Camera: Sony ZV-1 - https://a.co/fRY8TmQ
• Microphone: Rode Microphone
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• Lighting: Neewer Ring Light
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• Tripod: Manfrotto