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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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A Verdi opera is an opera written by "...Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi ... 10 October 1813 - 27 January 1901 ... was an Italian Romantic composer, mainly of opera."
You can read more about him and the estimated 28 operas that he composed, below.
In opera what would you call a self contained piece for one voice?
Solo. Several persons singing the same part in harmony sing soli.
Basically it is the elaborate song-form of Opera / oratorio for solo voice with instrumental accompaniment. Its nature has changed over the whole history of opera / oratorio and would need a book to cover it.
Can you lose your singing voice permenantly?
Yes. And no. Technique is the key to not loosing your singing voice and causing damage to the vocal folds. Vocal rest and (in extreme cases) surgery in the form of removing vocal nodules cures such problems (not good). Vocal nodules are pollups or blisters that can form on the focal folds (chords) due to inproper overuse. Proper singing technique is very difficult to master. Because the act of singing takes on very personal psychological and spiritual connotations, using the body as an instrument is a very delicate, vulnerable, and liberating experience. Muscle memory, posture and breath control are key factors in singing. To not loose ones singing voice it is vital to have a comprehensive understanding of the body: the skeleton, the respiratory system, and the vocal apparatus. Open a book on the human body. Explore Feldenkrais and esp. Alexander Technique to understand how to use your body with maximum efficiently and avoid damaging the voice. Instances of damaging singing inc. a hoarse voice singing, a sore throat and back pain. Think of grounding your feet and raising your head, so as you sing you are being pushed/pulled both down and upwards. Not loosing your voice will take gathering info. from many sources and people of different disciplines. One voice teacher seldom has all of the answers. Lastly, discover your diaphragm. You don't have concious control over your diaphragm, but learning what it does and how you can use it through breathing is vital to good singing technique. After you train your body, you can sing from your heart. Singing is spiritual athletisism.
What age was Mozart when he composed his first opera?
Mozart completed his first published symphony when he was eight years old in 1764.
10 most famous Italian opera singers?
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The Opera House in Milan known as La Scala was built on the site of a demolished church called Santa Maria della Scala. Santa Maria della Scala is Our Lady of the Staircase
An aria is a term usually used to describe a musical piece written for a solo voice, with or without accompaniment, most often found in operas.
In opera, an aria is a solo vocal piece - also an "air" or "melody."
What is your reason for singing?
My reason for singing is that I love to do it more than anything in the whole wide world! Its so much fun for me! Even though I have to study notes as homework....I love being able to controll my voice in a way that pleases people!!^_^
Who are the greatest female British opera singers?
A wonderful Opera singer is Roberta Peters also: Adela Juana Maria Patti Joan Sutherland - known worldwide as "La Stupenda" would arguably be the world's greatest soprano.
Sarah Brightman is one of the best, if not the best.
Izzy (Isobel Cooper) is also very good.
What is the name of a famous woman opera singer?
There are several famous female opera singers today. I would say most Americans have at least heard of Renee Fleming. She is one of the most popular and renowned opera singers today.
Another female opera singer who has become somewhat of an "opera pop icon" is Anna Netrebko, known for her bel canto interpretations.
If you are asking for famous female opera singers of today, I would say those two. I'm not saying they are the best necessarily, but definitely the most popular.
The standard textbook answer is 'Dafne' first performed in 1598 during Carnival at the home of Jacopo Corsi in Florence.
The music was by Corsi and Jacopo Peri to a libretto by Ottavio Rinuccini. It is recognized as such because it was the first of a series of similar pieces that established the form of early 17th century Italian opera. The score does not survive.
Give an example of a popular 18th century opera form?
Italian opera was a popular form of opera in many European countries.
What is the name of the female opera singer from Yorkshire?
This is Leslie Garrett, who rose to fame during the 1990s.
First black to sing with the Metropolitan Opera?
The first black woman or man to sing with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City was Marian Anderson. She did this on January 7, 1955.
Who was the first African American opera singer?
Currently, about 20 Black American women are recognized throughout the world as being among the finest classical singers of the day. Not only are well-established superstars such as Grace Bumbry and Shirley Verrett still maintaining limited recital schedules, but they are joined in the classical realm by a corps of young talents who have burst upon the scene with a combination of poise, presence and unique voices. This new generation of stars is transforming the once monochromatic opera world into a brilliant mosaic. Their engaging and invigorating performances are breathing new life into the music, imbuing it with what some have described as a "rich, velvety sound that is indescribably warm."
Among the greats are internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Jessye Norman. Hers may be one of the most immediately recognizable names among the growing legion of successors to Marian Anderson and Leontyne Price, but she has many contemporaries who are executing the big roles, filling the big theaters, and rightfully laying claim to the title "diva."
Besides Norman, the members of this impressive sorority include Harolyn Blackwell, Kathleen Battle, Barbara Hendricks, Leona Mitchell, Wilhelminia Fernandez, Marvis Martin, Clamma Dale, Isola Jones, Carmen Balthrop, Cynthia Clarey, Gwendolyn Bradley, Florence Quivar and Roberta Alexander.
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Among the ladies we must not forget soprano Adele Addison. There also have been and are men, among them: William Warfield, Roland Hayes, William Marshall, Simon Estes, George Shirley, Seth McCoy, Donnie Ray Albert, Willard White, Vinson Cole, Arthur Thompson, and Robert McFerrin Sr. (Bobby's father).
The earliest surviving opera (Euridice, 1600) was written by a member of the Camerata named Jacopo Peri (1561-1633).
Lois Russell, born in Muscatine, Iowa, sang under the name Louise Russell. She was my mother, and she passed away in 1998. If you're interested, you can contact me, I would love to know who you are! mabyers18@gmail.com
Mezzo-Sopranos are not so few and far between that they are considered a rarity, but it is true to say that most women are sopranos. The most rarely occurring fach classification in women's voices is the Contralto, lower than the Mezzo-Soprano.
