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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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Operas composed by other composed are not Puccini operas.
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Who owns the rights to Pirates of Penzance?
Pirates of Penzance is in public domain. This means no one owns the rights and you don't need to pay anyone or have anyone's permission to use it.
Why were oratorios cheaper to produce than operas?
Because opera normally needs scenery and costumes- oratorios do not.
Who are a few male opera singers?
Currently, two tenors have burst on the opera scene, and they are Juan Diego Florez and Jonas Kaufmann. Their Web sites are below.
Other names are: Ben Heppner, Thomas Hampson and Bryn Terfel.
Otherwise, from Wikipedia (Female names deleted), historically:
"...Enrico Caruso, ... Mario Del Monaco, ... Alfredo Kraus, Franco Corelli, ... Beniamino Gigli, Jussi Björling, Feodor Chaliapin, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras."
What is cosi fan tutti opera about?
The title means "women are like that." The opera is all about men not trusting women and vice versa, with all working out in the end through glorious music!
What does la traviata mean in English?
According to Wikipedia:
"The title 'La traviata' means literally The Woman Who Strayed, or perhaps more figuratively, The Fallen Woman. "
What opera is Ma rendi pur contento by Bellini from?
The text was originally used by the composer, Johann Adolph Hasse, in the dramma per musica, Ipermestra (1744). The poet, Pietro Metastasio, was immensely popular in Vienna in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He lived during the Baroque period, but his poems and lyrical stanzas maintained popularity after his death in many different countries. It was common for composers, such as Bellini and Rossini, to take parts of Metastasio's texts from earlier works and set them to music of their own. "Ma rendi pur contento" is an example of Bellini taking an excerpt from a larger work, Ipermestra, and setting it to his own music.
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'Ma rendi pur contento" is the sixth of a set titled 'Sei ariette,' or 'Six little arias,' by Bellini, to the text by Metastasio.
The Ride of the Valkyries is actually a piece from the beginning of the third act of Wagner's Die Walküre. The piece is sung by the eight Valkyrie sisters of Brünnhilde, which may be the name you're looking for. "Ho-jo-to-ho!" is Brunnhilde's war-cry in act 2 of Richard Wagner's 'Die Walkure'. As already answered 'The ride of the walkuries' is the opening of act 3 of the same opera.
Jules Massenet - but there are others on the same storey: - Manon Lescaut (1856) by French composer Daniel-François-Esprit Auber. Manon Lescaut (1893) by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini. Boulevard Solitude by German composer Hans Werner Henze.
What is the difference between a opera and a musical?
an opera is normally full on singing and more of a simple story line
a musical is more acting with music and a more complex story line
Is Nabucco sung by a chamber choir?
Traditionally, no. Nabucco is an opera, and different parts are sung and acted by different characters, including groups as in the "Chorus of the Hebrew slaves," but certainly a choir could sing all of the parts if they so wished.
Why is music important to the Vietnamese?
Why is music important to our culture? There is no objective answer to this question. The importance of music is different in every individual's life. It inspires people and allows us to get in touch with our emotions in a way that is unique. For those amongst us who find it difficult to express ourselves, music can evoke reactions. Your mood can change from dark and depressed to elated and delirious happiness with just the selection of the right track and a hit of the play button. Music works wonders on creating a certain atmosphere. You can use music to liven up a boring party or to create a romantic ambiance.
Opera ~ Don Giovanni Mass ~ Requiem in D Minor K. 626. Concert aria ~ Conservati fedele Song ~ Dans un bois solitaire
Who was the african american actor who played Mr bowers an opera singer on the show Bonanza?
Thomas Bowers was played by William Marshall, August 19, 1924 - June 11, 2003. Mr. Marshall is probably best-known for his movie role as "Blacula."
Is it possible to become an opera singer without attending a conservatory?
It is possible, but highly unlikely. An untrained voice cannot become an opera singer. Depending on the talent and the natural voice of the trainee, and guidance from a private teacher, it is possible to gain experience in community or college opera programs. Even major opera stars continue study with and assistance from vocal coaches.
