In keeping with the performance customs of his time in Italy, Santini occasionally employed traditional "cuts" in scores, such as in the duets of La forza del destino , though his overall musicality remained deeply respected. Legacy in the Operatic Canon
Gabriele Santini (1886–1964) was a distinguished Italian opera conductor known for his mastery of the 19th-century Italian repertoire and his frequent collaborations with legendary singers like Maria Callas. While his name is often spelled "Gabriele" in historical records, he remains a central figure in the mid-20th-century opera revival. Early Career and Artistic Philosophy gabrielle santini
He conducted several of her most iconic recordings, including the 1952 studio version of Verdi's La traviata and her legendary 1964 performance of Tosca at Covent Garden . In keeping with the performance customs of his