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Opera
‘Opera’ is the Italian word for ‘work’ and an abbreviation of ‘Opera in musica’. An opera is a drama to be sung with instrumental accompaniment by one or more singers usually in costume and with scenery. As well as singing, this may include recitative or spoken dialogue. Questions should relate directly to the subject of opera.
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What is the value of a 78 record of caruso singing rigoletto on a victrola record?
I'm sorry to say, virtually nothing. Caruso's records are only rare and desirable if they are incredibly early recordings (like from 1900), are in great condition, and did not sell many copies. "Rigoletto" sold hundreds of thousands of copies, and you can find it anywhere in virtually perfect shape and pay no more than $1 for it.
Who are the best French female singers?
Some of the best female French singers of all-time are Regine Crespin, Edith Piaf, and Frederica Von Stade. Also on the list are Camille, Emilie Simon, and Mireille Mathieu.
What is the meaning for masks in Chinese Opera?
The masque was a form of sixteenth and seventeenth century stage entertainment combing poetry, music, singing, dancing and acting. It was normally a setting of mythological subjects, some times with elaborate scenery.
What opera is Bizets most famous opera?
While "Carmen" might be widely considered his greatest operatic success, it was not accepted by the public until after his death in 1875. Until his death, he likely considered "The Pearl Fishers" his greatest operatic accomplishment.
According to Wikipedia, "Opera started in Italy at the end of the 16th century (Jacopo Peri's lost Dafne, produced in Florence about 1597) and soon spread through the rest of Europe: Schütz in Germany, Lully in France, and Purcell in England all helped to establish their national traditions in the 17th century."
Found this in a Wikipedia article about opera:
Opera started in Italy at the end of the 16th century (with Jacopo Peri's lost Dafne, produced in Florence in 1598) and soon spread through the rest of Europe.
As always, though, you have to verify the information on your own. Hope this helps!
Where did Mozart's Don Giovanni premiere?
Little short Mozart, just on five foot tall, composed what is probably the tallest opera ever written, in 1787, the same year as Salieri's Axur, Cimarosa's I tre amanti and Kozeluh's Mose in Egitto. A composer called Gazzaniga also wrote a Don Giovanni the same year, earlier in fact, and most likely showed Mozart how not to write the opera.
Unfortunately there seems to be no English version readily available. The only suggestion is to try your local music library and obtain a score and try to get it translated.
What Italian opera has the aria 'Nessun dorma'?
Nessun Dorma, which means "none shall sleep," is from Puccini's Turandot.
Who is Luciano Pavarotti the famous Italian opera singer?
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.
How big was the largest orchestra?
The world's largest orchestra gathered in BC Place Stadium., in Vancouver, Canada. It was comprised of the entire Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, plus about 6400 band students, who came from about 160 across the province. They played an arrangement from Beethoven's 9th Symphony, for 9 minutes 44 seconds. The old record was set in Birmingham, England when 3500 musicians got together to play for secen minutes and 42 seconds. Ben B. Source: my sister was in the orchestra.
Who was in the original Broadway cast of pirates of penzance?
The cast of The Pirates of Penzance - 2006 includes: Sarah Blood as Daughter Andrew Brunsdon as Samuel Simon Butteriss as Major-General Stanley Meshell Dillon as Daughter Taryn Fiebig as Mabel Stanley Lucy Fussell as Daughter Lucy Garrioch as Daughter Rebecca Gresson as Daughter Bridget Hardy as Isabel Helen Haviland as Daughter David Hobson as Frederic Suzanne Johnston as Ruth Catrine Kirkman as Daughter Martin Lamb as Samuel John Lofthouse as The Pirate King Carla Maney as Daughter Kara McLean as Daughter Charlotte Page as Mabel Stanley Jill Pert as Ruth Rebecca Von Lipinski as Mabel Stanley Anthony Warlow as Pirate King Annalise Whittlesea as Edith
What is the story of Carmen the opera by Bizet?
The story is about a Gypsy girl and a jealous lover that kills her after finding out about her betrayal.
Italy was greatly affected by the Renaissance, and they were probably the ones who had a great interest in operas in the first place.
Italian is also a classic language for artistic performances, as many people in opera have to learn Italian and German because many of them were written in more classic languages than English.
Also, Italians like pasta and lots of it, and you need to exercise your diaphragm to belt out many of those poweful notes in Italian arias.
Who were Nellie Melba's siblings?
Nellie Melba's mother's name was Isabella Mitchell. Her father was David Mitchell. Nellie Melba herself was actually born Helen Porter Mitchell.
Who were the famous male tenors of 1950 opera?
Luciano Pavarotti
Nicolai Ghiaurov
Ruggero Raimondi
Bryn Terfel
Roberto Alagna
Ingvar Wixell
Dan Iordachescu
Nicolae Herlea
Dmitri Hsvorovstosky
Thomas Allen
Samuel Ramey
Simon Keenlyside
Enzio Pinza
What are the themes in the opera Turdandot?
Well there are many themes. Some simple ones are mystery, death and love. But there are also others such as jealousy, hate, fear and pity. There are many different themes, it all depends on how you look at it. ;)
What kind of stories provided the basis for the earliest operas?
Opera (English plural: operas; Italian plural: opere) is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text (called a libretto) and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting.
It started in Italy at the end of the 16th century (with Jacopo Peri's lost Dafne, produced in Florence around 1597) and soon spread through the rest of Europe: Schütz in Germany, Lully in France, and Purcell in England all helped to establish their national traditions in the 17th century. In the 18th century, Italian opera continued to dominate most of Europe, except France, attracting foreign composers such as Handel. Opera seria was the most prestigious form of Italian opera, until Gluck reacted against its artificiality with his "reform" operas in the 1760s. Today the most renowned figure of late 18th century opera is Mozart, who began with opera seria but is most famous for his Italian comic operas, especially The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Così fan tutte, as well as The Magic Flute, a landmark in the German tradition.
Famous filipino baritone singer?
Rico blanco (but can sing tenor range), Rafael Toledo (speaks), glenn jacinto(teeth)., Karl Roy, Yael Yuzon( spongecola), Lui Pio ng Hale (but can sing tenor range),Vic Sotto and Joey De leon Nag fa- falssetto lang pero baritone talaga,, Richard Poon. Etc..
It is classical and it is music that tells a story through the actors singing instead of dialog.
