“’O Sole Mio” is a globally known Neapolitan song written in 1898. Some people consider it to be the most famous Italian song, not only because it’s an all-time hit that several generations remember, but also because, in a way, it represents Italy. So what does “O Sole Mio” ...
Then there’s the question of tone. On the surface, “O mio babbino caro” is a sentimental tune. And out of context, any innocent listener might find the tune mournful and pleading. And it is. But in the context of the opera, it’s something else altogether. It’s Lauretta emotional...