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Italian2nd answerThe most common are Italian, French, German, Russian and English, but there are operas in many other languages too. Opera is an art-form, and it can be written in any language the composer wants.
Not always. There are many operas that have English translations. Amateur opera companies and especially undergraduate opera singers often use English translations of operas in other languages. For instance, last year my college put on Die Fledermaus which is supposed to be in German, but we performed the English translation. Unless the cast is fluent or well-versed in diction with the original language, it is not wise to attempt recitatives and/or dialogue in an unfamiliar language.
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Daniel Schneller has written: 'Richard Wagners \\' -- subject(s): Performances, Operas, First performances 'Der Ambassadorenhof in Solothurn'
No. Operas have been written in virtually every language.
The first operas were in Italian. The form spread throughout Europe and the world, and there are now operas in virtually every language.
As in the majority of operas it is performed in Italian.
they were both sung in the language of the audience
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