Welcome to ItalianOpera.org

Your ultimate destination for exploring the timeless beauty of Italian opera and classical music. Discover composers, operas, and arias that shaped the world of music, and dive into exclusive insights on Mozart’s Italian journey.

Explore the World of Italian Opera

Detailed biographies of Italy's greatest composers and their fascinating works.

Composers

Index of Composers

Here you will find information about the composers, interesting facts, and anecdotes related to them.

Performers

Index of Performers

Explore the lives of renowned performers who brought these works to life

Opera

Index of works

A detailed index of operas, with links to manuscripts and librettos.

Arias

Index of Arias

Initial verses of the arias arranged alphabetically to trace back to the operatic works or vocal pieces.

Librettos

Index of Printed Librettos

Discover the poetry behind the music in our index of printed librettos.

Lyrics

Index of Poetry for Music

Repertoire of musical texts and authors of poetry for music.

Spotlight: Mozart in Italy

Uncover how Mozart’s travels through Italy shaped his musical legacy. From his operatic successes to the secrets of his creative process, discover the profound impact of Italian culture on Mozart’s works.

Discover the Journey

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Mozart’s travels in Italy were a transformative period in his career. This section dives into his Italian influences, works composed during his travels, and the connections he established in the world of Italian opera.

COVER-Mozart in Italy This book uncovers how Leopold Mozart ruthlessly controlled his son’s early career, focusing on how Mozart’s operatic successes were mere reproductions of existing works, especially the heavy borrowing from Quirino Gasparini. It offers a unique look at their Italian travels, using original manuscripts and documents. The online expansion includes rare audio, video, and manuscript access.

Groundbreaking Research

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Recent studies by musicologists Luca Bianchini, Anna Trombetta, and Professor Martin Jarvis have revealed groundbreaking findings on Mozart’s Thematic Catalogue. This revolutionary research, published in a leading international forensic science journal, questions the authenticity of a document long considered a cornerstone of Mozart scholarship.

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International Traetta Award

The Award Returns to Italy After 12 Years!

We are thrilled to announce that the 14th International Traetta Award has been bestowed upon Anna Trombetta and Luca Bianchini. This prestigious recognition honours their outstanding dedication to musicological research on primary sources of the European musical repertoire, offering significant contributions to reshaping the historiography of 18th-century music.

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Highlights

Learn about Bayreuth's Hidden Gems

ItalianOpera.org celebrates the rediscovery and revival of lesser-known classical works. Recent contributions include the transcription and modern premieres of operas and arias by Quirino Gasparini, Antonio Tozzi, Luigi Gatti, and Tommaso Traetta.

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Featured Publications

Books by Luca Bianchini and Anna Trombetta

Mozart The Fall of the Gods

in English

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Pages: 504
ISBN-13: 979-1220363624

Mozart The Construction of a Genius

in English

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Pages: 140
ISBN-13: 979-1221428230

What They Say About Us

«Mozart's biography has always had the allure of a fairy tale, and 'Mozart - The Fall of the Gods' is the furthest work from the legendary and hagiographic that has ever been written.»
Marcello PirasProfessor
«Mozart's biography has always had the allure of a fairy tale, and 'Mozart - The Fall of the Gods' is the furthest work from the legendary and hagiographic that has ever been written.»
Marcello PirasProfessor
«With 'Mozart - The Fall of the Gods, you've changed the way I think.»
Edoardo CatemarioProfessor
«Numerous revelations, countless curiosities unveiled for the first time, and great hope for the future of Italian musicology.»
Quirino PrincipeIl Sole 24 Ore
«A beautiful exploration of the intentions behind 'he Magic Flute libretto, and consequently, its music. A well-researched study, effective in reconstructing the atmosphere and ideological context.»
Giampiero BernardiniProfessor
«I consider Bianchini and Trombetta among the most talented and courageous truth seekers.»
Roberto PianaProfessor
«A meticulous work that began twenty years ago, with results in recent months that have caused an uproar. At the heart of their investigations is one of the most revered and untouchable geniuses of classical music. Untouchable, but not for them.»
Luca PavanelIl Giornale
«It is worth noting the challenging and crucial work of revising and reconstructing the score and the libretto, carried out by experts Anna Trombetta and Luca Bianchini, specifically appointed by the artistic direction.»
Giovanni Paisiello FestivalPress Office
«In an extraordinarily vast and fertile research field, armed with the enthusiasm characteristic of those exploring new worlds and aware of leaving a mark of uncommon value, the discoverers of Verter, Anna Trombetta and Luca Bianchini, have ventured forth.»
Alberto BassoProfessor
«The authors Luca Bianchini and Anna Trombetta not only record historical data but also offer new interpretations compared to the past.»
Adriano StiglitzDr
«The work of Bianchini and Trombetta simultaneously represents a culmination and a starting point for contemporary musicology, also due to the intelligent use of historical research tools strategically combined with a sharp analysis of the musical text.»
Leonardo SalaSinergie
«The work of Luca Bianchini and Anna Trombetta is significant because it helps unveil a lesser-known side of the Enlightenment and the development of the Italian Risorgimento from the late 18th century to the early 19th century.»
John Stewart AllittProfessor
«Luca Bianchini and Anna Trombetta unveil previously unknown and unpublished pages of art and history spanning the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries.»
Giancarlo GrilloLa Provincia
«Mozart - The Fall of the Gods is now a reference text for those who wish to enrich their Mozartian knowledge with new information or insights known to only a select few.»
Maria Teresa SecchiPresidente del Centro Studi Cultura Sarda
«Their books have revolutionized theories and principles related to the composer from Salzburg and more generally to Austro-German music.»
Remo BorgattiAuthor
«Mozart - The Fall of the Gods is a historical book in musicology: the documented facts are facts, and they must be acknowledged.»
Massimo DataDr
«New and significant discoveries, set to change the official Mozartian catalogings, are described in depth for the first time.»
Luigi PicardiRadio Vaticana
«Mozart - The Fall of the Gods highlights the contradictory points in the vast Mozartian bibliography.»
Fabrizio BascianoIl Fatto Quotidiano
«The best of the best in Music, Criticism, and Music History that we have in Italy today. I've read 'Mozart - The Fall of the Gods'. I'm already well into the second one. I consider them both masterpieces.»
Stelvio MestrovicAuthor
«Rewriting history every time, by rechecking the sources, is the duty of every historian; this is not something new. The work of Luca Bianchini and Anna Trombetta is a testament to this.»
Daniele FusiProfessor
«I can only congratulate you on the fantastic, well-documented, monumental, and above all, courageous work. I eagerly await the second volume. After reading it, nothing will be the same.»
Giuseppe DolceDr
«After the first 50 pages, I can say that 'Mozart - The Fall of the Gods' is an extraordinary book, which one reads with eagerness, impeccable in terms of documentation. A book destined to make history.»
Stafano ZanniDr
«This book brings Mozart back down to earth, and we hope more people read it. I recommend everyone to read 'Mozart - The Fall of the Gods'.»
Massimo BiondoDr
«When the books are translated into German (and English), the 3rd European war will break out!»
Giuseppe FochesatoDr
«With your book, I embarked on a journey where I learned more than I did in 10 years at the conservatory.»
Giovanni P.aracuolloConcert artist
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Mozart Through the Lens of Vatican Radio
The Scholarly Insights of Dr. Luca Bianchini and Dr. Anna Trombetta

Books on Mozart authored by musicologists Dr. Luca Bianchini and Dr. Anna Trombetta have been featured in dozens of episodes on Vatican Radio.

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Mozart The Fall of the Gods - Part II
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Mozart The Magic Flute
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MozartrazoM

Dive into a groundbreaking exploration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart like never before. Our new platform, Mozartrazom, challenges conventional narratives and uncovers the hidden dynamics behind Mozart’s career, his family, and his works. Explore untold stories, exclusive research, and a fresh, critical take on one of history’s most revered composers.​

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The Ambiguous Legacy of Leopold Mozart

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Mozart's Forged Poem

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The Golden Spur

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Challenging Mozart's Catalogue
A Forensic Analysis

A Groundbreaking Revelation at IGS 2023, University of Évora, Portugal

At the prestigious IGS 2023 Conference, held at the University of Évora, Portugal, we unveiled a revolutionary discovery that challenges centuries of belief about Mozart's thematic catalogue. Our paper, "A Questionable Catalogue," passed rigorous double peer review and presents compelling evidence that the catalogue, attributed to Mozart and considered an authoritative reference, is in fact a forgery.​

Using custom-built C# software, we meticulously compared Mozart's letters and musical manuscripts to the handwriting in the catalogue. The results reveal a startling truth: the catalogue was not written by Mozart but was likely fabricated years after his death, rewriting the narrative of Mozart's legacy.

This discovery has profound implications for the world of music history and the authenticity of Mozart’s works. To learn more about our groundbreaking research, feel free to contact us at: luca.bianchini61@gmail.com

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Who We Are

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recordings in the first modern edition
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Musical revisions
scores of operas and instrumental music
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Pubblications
books, articles, musical essays
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Teaching
conservatory lectures, interviews, and conferences
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