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The Coro di Zingari (Italian for "Gypsy chorus"), [1] known in English as the "Anvil Chorus", is a chorus from act 2, scene 1 of Giuseppe Verdi's 1853 opera Il trovatore.It depicts Spanish Gypsies striking their anvils at dawn – hence its English name – and singing the praises of hard work, good wine, and Gypsy women.
The Anvil Chorus is one of the most-recognized pieces of classical music. It "has transcended the opera itself" and is often played in non-opera concerts. It appears in many cultural references as well. [50] Restored version of Berliner Gramophone matrix 0572 ("Miserere").
By the 1950s, the chorus of the song (with revised lyrics) had become popular in Irish and Scottish communities as being part of "The Celtic Song", sung by the fans of Glasgow Celtic in Scotland and later other teams. Glen Daly recorded an "official version" of "The Celtic Song" that is commonly played at Celtic Park prior to matches. [12]
anvil chorus A chorus of knockers or depreciators [4] anyhoo used when you want to change the topic of conversation [10] ankle excursion Walk i.e. walk home [6] apple-knocker 1. Farm laborer mostly a Fruit picker [11] 2. country bumpkin or Hick [11]
" Va, pensiero" (Italian: [ˈva penˈsjɛːro]), also known as the "Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves", is a chorus from the opera Nabucco (1842) by Giuseppe Verdi. It recollects the period of Babylonian captivity after the destruction of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem in 586 BC.
Canada will take legal action under the relevant international bodies to challenge the 25% tariffs imposed by the United States on most Canadian goods, a senior government official said on Sunday ...
One of the numbers Kryl featured was the "Anvil Chorus" from Il Trovatore, with four husky timpanists in leather aprons hammering on anvils shooting sparks (enhanced through special effects) across the darkened stage. Spirituals were also popular. White audiences appreciated seeing African-Americans performing something other than minstrelsy.
(The Center Square) - An Illinois-based Black health advocacy group is demanding more tax dollars for Black HIV care. Officials from the group Black Leadership Advocacy Coalition for Healthcare ...