Yes, for example, Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss.
Pavarotti began his Met appearances in 1972, and sang a full repotoire of operas there. You can read more, below.
No. Operas have been written in virtually every language.
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Operas can be written in any language, but most great western operas are in Italian, German, or French, though there are some great English and Russian works. Those five languages should cover the most common opera repertoire, but lots of contemporary operas are being written in less common languages, even Klingon and Esperanto, or even a mix of languages.
Italian operas are either opera buffa or opera seria. opera buffa is a comedy. opera seria is a drama. Italian operas often have Bel canto. it means beautiful singing. all i know for German operas are that its very emotional. its not always beautiful, it may sound ugly. sorry that's all i know for Germany. hope that helps.
Pavarotti began his Met appearances in 1972, and sang a full repotoire of operas there. You can read more, below.
Luciano Pavarotti was born in Modena 12th October 1935 died 6th September 2007. He was an opera tenor who crossed over into popular music and became one of the world's most famous vocal performers and was one of "The Three Tenors". He became well known for his televised concerts and media appearances. He was also noted for his charity work benefiting refugees, the Red Cross and other causes.
Italy: Italian Operas.
Luciano Xavier Santos has written: 'Ati, e Sangaride' -- subject(s): Librettos, Operas
== == == == Luciano Pavarotti's "signature" piece, one he always sang at concerts and that was strongly associated with him, was an aria (a melodic song) called "Nessun Dorma" from the opera Turandot, by Puccini. It is very lyrical and ends with thrilling high notes that he always delivered with a lot of dramatic emphasis.He was also famous for his roles in the operas La Boheme, by Puccini, and Il Trovatore, by Verdi, and many more. Pavarotti also liked to sing traditional Italian songs, such as "Funiculi, Funicula" and "O Sole Mio."Maestro Pavarotti was a phemonenally gifted singer and much-beloved performer whose larger-than-life personality was matched by an incredible voice. It was a privilege to be alive while he was among us.
No. Operas have been written in virtually every language.
Italian operas
Operas are typically performed in the language that the composer wrote the opera in, such as Italian, German, French, or English. Some composers also wrote operas in their native language, like Russian or Czech. Additionally, there are operas that incorporate multiple languages within the same production.
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Mozart composed operas in German and Italian. Don Giovanni, Le nozze di Figaro, and Così fan tutteare three of his most popular Italian operas.
There's the Italian operas, the German, the French, the Russian, and still operas in other languages. The Italian operas are considered the most melodic and passionate; the German (which includes Wagner and Strauss) the most musically advanced the French the most elegant and "pretty", and the Russian grand and spectacular, though these descriptions are very general. There are some very grand Italian operas, some gorgeous French operas, some German operas which are so rich in orchestral texture and so vocally "over the top" that they can be almost a transfiguration. Each opera stands on it's own.
As in the majority of operas it is performed in Italian.