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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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by the French composer Georges Alexandre César Léopold Bizet, known as Georges Bizet
What black female opera singer sang with Andre Bocelli?
Mary J Blige? But she isn't an Oprah singer. As far as I know
Who composed the music and who wrote the words to the opera Cosi Fan Tutti?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the music and Lorenzo da Ponte was the librettist for the opera Cosi fan tutte (note the spelling of the last word :)
The title means something like "That's what they all do" where the "they" is feminine (that's why the word needs the "e" ending rather than the "i", which would be masculine). Thus, "That's what all women do" :)
Mozart's finest German opera was?
Mozart's finest and probably most famous German opera was The Magic Flute.
Why are Gilbert and Sullivan famous?
W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan are famous for their Victorian-era comic operas. Their most famous works include: The Mikado, a satire of British politics but set in Japan; The Pirates of Penzance, about a man born on a leap year who cannot escape his apprenticeship to a group of pirates; and H.M.S. Pintafore, about love across social classes.
Is Sharon Cuneta voice soprano?
The voice of Sharon Cuneta is Soprano and it depends on how she sings but for me Sharon Cuneta is Soprano.
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.
