{"product_id":"4945604734189","title":"Lance Friedel - Overtures for Great Comedy (CD) - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLance Friedel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpera buffa (lighthearted comedies featuring comical characters), which flourished in 18th-century Italy, was perfected by Paisiello, Cimarosa, and Mozart, and was later carried on by Rossini and then Donizetti. It also underwent its own unique evolution in France and Germany, giving rise to a succession of delightful works. However, it fell into decline in the latter half of the 19th century, and today, with the exception of a few works, it is rarely performed. That said, these overtures remain as beloved as ever. For example, the overture to Hérold’s *Zampa* was once used as the opening theme for a classical music program on FM radio, so isn’t the lighthearted melody in the middle section widely recognized? Each piece is simply wonderful, filled with a sense of excitement as if evoking the story about to unfold. You might find yourself humming the melodies before you know it. First and foremost, please enjoy them in superb sound quality.\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naxos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595624702241,"sku":"4945604734189","price":2690.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4945604734189.jpg?v=1790481985","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4945604734189","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}