Summary: The story of the opera is based on the famous story of a king and sculptor, Pygmalion, originally taken from the tenth book of the Metamorphoses by Ovid. Pigmalione, dismayed that he may never find in real life the ideal of feminine beauty, creates a sculpture of it himself. Having fallen in love with his own creation, Pigmalione's prayer for the sculpture's (christened Galatea) animation is answered by Venus. Conducted and Produced by Joana Filipe Martinez CMD Grand Opera Company of Barcelona Spain To Sponsor this 3-year series, please visit: http://www.classicalsavings.com/advertise.html To download this opera, please visit: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p926/Donizetti%3A_Pygmalion.html Listen on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/lc9RibJiqYo
