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Caruso, the voice of love is an Italian television miniserie of 2012, inspired by Enrico Caruso, broadcast on Rai 1 on 23 and 24 September 2012. It was produced by Claudia Mori, for Hi Guys. The story focuses on contrasting relationships between Enrico Caruso and the two Florentine sisters Rina and Ada Giachetti-from which he had two children, Rodolfo and Enrico Jr. - And on marriage with the young American Dorothy Benjamin, from which Caruso had his daughter Gloria. (Translated from Italian, from Wikipedia)
Mattia Barba, a young journalist striving for success, is forced to shut down his newspaper, Il Corriere di Cefalù, because his Sicilian friends don’t seem interested in reading the truth.
Alazar, a simple farmer who is also a beekeeper, meets the Three Wise Men Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar, who have set off to celebrate the arrival on earth of the Messiah. Alazar's magic bees become magically transformed into the tail of the bright comet which leads the four of them to the manger. At first, the brave young farmer's son is on the point of leaving the Wise Men to their fate because he has been forced against his will by their magic powers to leave his pregnant wife Izirah behind. He only very reluctantly agrees to the Kings' request to accompany them. Although the Three Wise Men make it very clear to him how important the Messiah's arrival on earth is, the relationship between the four men remains very tense. Nevertheless, despite all disagreements, our travelling companions soon become firm friends -and after several exciting adventures they finally succeed in locating the manger. The Three Kings then allow Alazar to return home to his loving wife.
Claudio is a selfish 40 year-old man who enjoys all the pleasures in life. With a limitless bank account at his disposal and a charming appearance, he jumps from one girl to the next . . . until he falls in love with Luisa.
The end of the 1950s: Rosanna returns as a music teacher to the claustrophobic confines of the convent boarding school from which she escaped as a young girl. Her happy, understanding ways, unconventional teaching methods and deep love of music soon win her the hearts of her girl pupils. Vithold, a nice young doctor, is also fascinated by Rosanna and gradually manages to convince her of his deep feelings for her. Rosanna encounters rejection and hatred from Alberta, the Mother Superior, who has a deep belief in strict discipline and order, as well as from her close associate Sister Federica, who is severe to the point of inhumanity.