Opera and Yellow Fever in Imperial Rio de Janeiro
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.9771/ictus.v14i1.36006Keywords:
Opera, Rio de Janeiro, 19th century, Imprezario, Yellow fever.Abstract
D. Pedro II and his court particularly favored opera in Rio de Janeiro, not only because it identified the country with European civilization, but also because of the taste already introduced in the capital of the kingdom at the time of D. João VI. The lack of enough local forces, however, made Italy the place of choice for hiring lyrical companies that would supply this demand. In this context, this study aims to discuss the relationship between operatic life in the capital of the empire and the yellow fever epidemic that struck Rio between 1849 and 1853 and its repercussions in Europe. The trip was long and the risk of illness was severe. Even so, singers and musicians took the risk in the name of considerable gains, the possibility of exercising their profession and the search for a better life outside an Italy socially and economically shattered by the wars of unification.Downloads
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2020-07-31
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