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When you think of Tosca, one of the world s most beloved operas, you might conjure up lofty melodies, virtuoso performances and dramatic action that includes murder, suicide and a good deal of associated suffering.
You might envision, too, elaborate scenery and costumes depicting 1800s Rome, as Napoleon s troops enter a city ruled by Scarpia, the sadistic chief of police who tortures the painter Cavaradossi in order to force the artist s beloved, opera singer Tosca, into his bed.
Did I say it was a melodrama? It is. But a surprisingly effective one.
Puccini s almost Wagnerian score ranks alongside his other operatic zeniths, such as La Boheme, Turandot and Madama Butterfly.
1.2 million Israelis visited national parks, nature reserves over Passover
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Published: 04.03.21 , 18:35
Over 1.2 million Israelis visited the country s national parks and nature reserves over the holiday of Passover, the Nature and Parks Authority said Saturday.
Among the most popular tourist sites appear to be Tel Ashkelon National Park, Masada National Park, Yarkon National Park, Caesarea, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, Tzipori National Park and the Banias Nature Reserve.
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Ten fabulous fortresses in Israel
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Ten fabulous fortresses in Israel
With its palaces hanging off a cliff in the desert to knights’ halls and imposing castles, Israel is the place to imagine yourself in shining armor.
By Naama Barak
(February 25, 2021 / Israel21C) When you think of Israel, castles aren’t the first thing that comes to mind, which is a shame considering that the country boasts some truly magnificent ones. Some date back thousands of years, while others are more recent. But they are all monuments to history, lost empires and power struggles worthy of their own Netflix show.