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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 Opera Populaire?

The opera populaire is the opera house that is in the book/play/movie 'Phantom of the Opera'

Who attends operas?

Usually people of at least middle age (or trophy wives) , who can sit still until intermission to use the bathrooms. You should appreciate loud singers with a large vocal range, who are telling a story in music. You may not understand it, but they give you a program. Singers often appreciate this type of concert/show. It's kind of an expensive outing, but a status event. People who want to impress others since they have disposable income make up a large bit of the audience. People who are familiar with the classic stories or music that the show is based upon are another group of fans.

What did Mozarts father do?

His father was a singer in the Court of the Archbishop of Cologne. His father was a singer in the Court of the Archbishop of Cologne.

What are the lyrics to Medora's opening aria in Il Corsaro by Verdi Italian and English?

What are the lyrics to Medora's opening aria in Il Corsaro by Verdi Italian and English - The link below gives information about the opera and external links to libretto and the aria database.

Pavarotti height and weight?

Weight approximately 330 pounds, or 24 stone.

What were Dame Nellie Melba's experiences between World Wars I and II?

First of all Melba died in l93l so we can rule out World War II or any sort of (USO) fund-raising. She was active in military-support concerts for the troops-fund raising, etc as were other entertainment personalities of the time ( War I). Lillian Russell hammed it up stateside for war bonds, for example, and there were benefit concerts, moving further back for relief of the victims of the (Titanic) disaster-l9l2 in which there were several operatic performers involved -0 in performances-not victims of the shipwreck!) I believe Nordica was involved with this, and possibly Melba and Russell and some others...

Was there any opera before the Dafne opera?

If there were, no record remains. Peri is generally credited with inventing the form with La Dafne.

How many acts does the Cendrillon opera have?

The Cendrillon (Cinderella) is an opera by Jules Massent. The opera has four acts and premiered in 1899. Jules Massent was a French composer who lived from 1842 - 1912.

What opera is with the lady with horns?

I think you probably are asking obout one of Richard Wagner's Operas - Der Ring des Nibelungen(The Ring of the Nibelung) and the character would be the Valkyrie Brünnhilde - Siegfried's lover and Wotan's daughter.

How old is Brian Courtney Wilson?

US opera singer Brian Courtney Wilson is 46 years old (born November 1, 1971).

Who brought opera to the Philippines?

Records show that Manila Grand Opera House, originally built in the mid-1800s as the H.T. Hashim's National Cycle Track, had been renovated and converted to an opera house in time for the visit of an Italian opera company in 1902. Now the Philippine Opera Company founded in 1999 is the only opera company in the country that produces regular opera productions.

What is Pagliacci about?

Pagliacci consisting of a prologue and two acts by Ruggero Leoncavallo. It tells the story of the tragedy of a jealous husband set in travelling troupe of artists and is set in or around the mid 1800's. Factually the age old love triangle.

Is food available at the sf opera house?

Yes, definitely. They have everything from a full buffet to small cafe style shops. Food service is available before an opera and during intermission. Happy listening (and eating)...

Which Verdi opera was commissioned for performance in Cairo to mark the opening of the Suez Canal?

None, it is a common misconception that Verdi wrote the opera Aida for this occasion.

Who is Maria tallcheif?

Maria Tallcheif was the first American Prima Ballerina

Was opera popular in England and France during World War 1?

Any entertainment was popular at the time, but performances of opera were few and far between.

How long is the opera la traviatta?

Depending on the conductor and how many intermissions there are, between 2 1/2 and 3 hours.

What year is the opera invented?

Opera evolved out of Oratorio and such things as the Passion Play and the Stabat Mater, both religious drama but no staging involved- all sung,.

Why do singers in opera often sing loud?

'Cause else the people in the back can't hear it.