origin of phrase

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 5/31/04 at 5:53pm

What is the origin and definition of the phrase "Finale Ultimo" and what makes it different from a regular finale???

[JohnPopa]

Posted: 5/31/04 at 6:04pm

It's just an opera term for the final finale, the final encore if you will.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 5/31/04 at 9:07pm

The literal translation is "the ultimate finale". It's the big, socko-boffo ending the audience is craving.