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When the composer writes the Opera he ensures this happens - that the music compliments the vocal parts. It is up to the conductor, both performance and rehearsal conductor, to ensure the composer's wishes are carried-out and, for example, that the orchestra does not overwhelm the singers.

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How many members in an opera company?

Your answer depends totally on the size of the opera company. Further, it depends on whether the company includes -- or not -- the opera ballet, the opera chorus, the opera orchestra, the opera production company and crew, the administration for the company, and so forth.


Was Oliver Colbentson ever the concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York City?

From age 26 to 30 he was Concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, also traveling annually on concert tours of Europe. The link below will be of interest to you.


Who performs in an oratorio?

An oratorio does not have acting, scenery, or costumes as an opera does but does have arias, recitatives, chorus, and orchestra.


What is the original meaning of opera?

From Wikipedia: "The word opera means "work" in Italian (from Latin opus meaning "work" or "labour") suggesting that it combines the arts of solo and choral singing, declamation, acting and dancing in a staged spectacle."


How do opera singers sing over an orchestra in a concert hall?

Opera singers sing differently from pop singers. They are trained using their natural resonators in the head. Opera singers also use proper abdominal support to sustain and produce the sound. They don't sing with their throats. They push air with their diaphragm (improperly speaking). They cover an orchestra because they use their bones and sinuses to amplify the sound, not putting a single strain to the throat. This takes a couple of years to master.

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Does the Atlanta opera have a live orchestra?

Yes. The Atlanta Opera Orchestra.


When was Arizona Opera Orchestra Musicians Association created?

Arizona Opera Orchestra Musicians Association was created in 2000.


What movie and television projects has Metropolitan Opera Orchestra been in?

Metropolitan Opera Orchestra has: Played Themselves - Orchestra in "Der Rosenkavalier" in 1949. Played Themselves - Orchestra in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Themselves - Orchestre in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Themselves - Orcehstra in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Themselves - Orcehstre in "Don Carlo" in 1980. Played Themselves - Orcehstra in "Turandot" in 1987. Played Themselves - Orchestra in "Carmen" in 1987. Played Themselves - Orchestra in "Un ballo in maschera" in 1991. Played Themselves - Orchestra in "La fanciulla del West" in 1992. Played Orchestra in "Tales from the Opera" in 1994. Played Themselves - Orchestra in "Fedora" in 1997. Played Themselves - Orchestra in "Billy Budd" in 1998. Played Themselves - Orchestra in "Tristan und Isolde" in 1999. Played Themselves - Orchestra in "Don Giovanni" in 2000. Played Themselves - Orchestra in "Fidelio" in 2002. Played Thmeselves - Orchestra in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Themselves - Orchestra in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Themself - Orchestra in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006.


What people are in operas?

An opera usually have a conductor,orchestra and performers that are used for the opera performance.The conductor controls the orchestra and the performers,the orchestra sings the libretto(songs for the opera),and the performers act and speak the words prepared.Without them there will be no librettos,songs,acts,words,endings people like the opera and more!


What Is A Orchestra Performance With No Supporting Instruments Called?

opera


What is played by the orchestra at the beginning of an opera or musical?

An Overture


What has the author Robert C Marsh written?

Robert C. Marsh has written: 'The Cleveland Orchestra' -- subject(s): Cleveland Orchestra '150 years of opera in Chicago' -- subject(s): Opera 'The Cleveland Orchestra [by] Robert C. Marsh' -- subject(s): Cleveland Orchestra 'Toscanini and the art of orchestral performance'


Is there a chorus part in the opera Pénélope by G Faure?

The live recordings listed for this opera note credits for 'chorus and orchestra', so yes, there is a chorus part in this opera.


How many members in an opera company?

Your answer depends totally on the size of the opera company. Further, it depends on whether the company includes -- or not -- the opera ballet, the opera chorus, the opera orchestra, the opera production company and crew, the administration for the company, and so forth.


What are the salaries of the of the New York Metropolitan Opera orchestra members?

These orchestra members are represented by the ICSOM, the International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians. Their Web site publishes the annual salaries contracted for these musicians. See below.


What movie and television projects has The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House been in?

The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House has: Played Themselves - Orchestra in "Carmen by Georges Bizet" in 1991. Played Themselves - Orchestra in "Mitridate, re di Ponto" in 1993. Played Orchestra in "Gold and Silver Gala with Placido Domingo" in 1996. Played Themselves - Orchestra in "The Magic Flute" in 2003. Played Them selves - Orchestra in "Faust" in 2004. Played Themselves - Orchestra in "Carmen" in 2007. Played Themselves - Orchestra in "Don Giovanni" in 2008. Played Themselves - Orcehstra in "Salome" in 2008. Played Themselves - Orchestra in "Tosca" in 2011.


Was Oliver Colbentson ever the concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York City?

From age 26 to 30 he was Concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, also traveling annually on concert tours of Europe. The link below will be of interest to you.