Did Enrico Caruso go to Cuba in 1920?
No, he did not. Caruso's last performance was the the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1920. He was ill and returned to his native Italy. He died of pleurisy and empyema in 1921.
Opera singer of the 19th century considered the greatest soprano of her day by verdi?
Adela Juana Maria Patti
Is the aria For the Midnight Angels from a French opera?
I'm not sure which aria you're referring to, but the opera The Midnight Angel was written by Peter S. Beagle and scored by David Carlson, both Americans.
Black mezzo soprano who sang at the metropolitan opera who sang trouser roles?
1.Hilda Harris 2. Harolyn Blackwell
Which language is the source of the word 'opera'?
Italian is the language from which the word 'opera' comes. It's a feminine noun in Italian. It includes among its different translations 'work, opera [as a piece of music], opera [as the theater in which the music is performed], and deed'. It's pronounced 'OH-peh-rah'.
Who was Elvira's Lover in a Verdi opera?
Ernani, in the opera of the same name, based on Victor Hugo's Hernani.
What are some songs by Pavarotti and Friends?
Pavarotti and Friends is not the name of a musical group, but rather the name of a compilation album released by Luciano Pavarotti in collaboration with a number of other artists. The compilation includes such songs as Panis Angelicus by Luciano Pavarotti and Sting, and Room 19 by Bob Geldof.
What is the meaning of the dwarf that follows the lead in the opera in the 19th Century?
Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung] by Richard Wagner. The Nibelung of the title is the dwarf Alberich, and the Ring in question is the one he fashions from the Rhine gold. There are four operas in what is known as the ring cycle - Das Rheingold (1869) Die Walküre (1870) Siegfried (1871) Götterdämmerung (1874) And the plot revolves around a magic ring that grants the power to rule the world, forged by the Nibelung dwarf Alberich from gold stolen from the river Rhine.
What is the translation of the word Traviata?
La Traviata has been variously translated as The Woman Who Strayed, The Fallen Woman, and The Wayward Woman. Whichever it is, you get the gist.
Apart from the actual competitions, yes - especially on the way up when it's not just a matter of trying to better your position but to hold onto what you have. On a lighter note - even at or close to the top and during performances it is not unknown for singers to try to 'out do' each other. Holding onto a note longer or even trying to drown-out each other. Opera singing is VERY personal.
Are there any operas set in India?
Lakmé is an opera set in India.
Satyagraha, Philip Glass's opera about Gandhi, is also set in India.
What does the plot of an opera mean?
It is usually the main story - for example, in Puccini's La Boheme, while there are a number of 'stories' the main one is regarding Rudolfo and Mimi.
Because opera is written in any and every musical key, you can find an opera or an aria in any key you want.
Sound pollution is any loud noise that annoys someone. Sound pollution might happen in a larger city where there is a lot of construction going on.
What language does the word opera originate from?
'opera' is Italian for 'work' and an abbreviation of 'opera in musica'.
Not too much I would think as G & S sold in huge quantities and usually only the very early records command a good price. I suggest you search the web for G & S under record dealers to get an idea, but remember condition means a lot.
Did Pavarotti every record Tosca?
Yes - for example with Mirella Freni as Tosca, Sherrill Milnes as Baron Scarpia and Richard Van Allan as Angelotti.
Can you summarize how opera began?
Around 1600, the Florentine Camerata had meetings where they discussed the possibility of a new art form (in the spirit of antiquity) that combined music, drama, and dance. In 1607, the first opera was performed, Orfeo. It was inspired by the Greek myth of Orpheus and Euridice.
Who are tenor David Miller's siblings?
All I can find is that he has two sisters but that's not much help. Sorry.