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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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Who is the composer of the opera Gianni Schicci?
The opera was written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
The music was written by Mozart, and the Italian libretto was written by Lorenzo Da Ponte. It premiered in 1787.
The two-act opera was written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, while the Italian libretto was written by Lorenzo Da Ponte.
What was a accurate description of an Italian opera during the romantic period?
The three main ones were Wagner, Puccini, and Verdi. Mendelssohn also wrote a few notable operas.
Second answer.
a) Puccini wrote during what was called the verismo period. Mendelssohn wrote no successful operas.
b) The German composer Giacomo Meyerbeer wrote many operas and was the first creator of grand opera (Robert le Diable, Les Huguenots). In France he was followed by Hector Berlioz (Les Troyens or The Trojans, and others), Bizet (Carmen), Gounod (Faust, Romeo et Juliette and others). In Germany, Carl Maria von Weber (Der Freischutz) was followed by Richard Wagner (Der Ring des Nibelungen, Tristan und Isolde, Die Meistersinger and others). In Italy the Romantic period was dominated by Vincenzo Bellini (Norma and others), Gaetano Donizetti (Lucia di Lammermoor and others), Rossini (Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Gillaume Tell and others), and most notably Giuseppe Verdi (Rigoletto, La Traviata, Aida and many others). Of course there were other composers of operas still holding a place in the standard repertoire, but these are most of the important ones.
Can you name a soprano singer in the Philippines?
I can give you two names:
- Camille Lopez-Molina - studied in the University of the Philippines College of Music, gained a scholarship to the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, where she earned a Professional Diploma in Music, major in Opera. In the Philippines, she often performs with tenor husband, Pablo Molina.
- Margarita Lopez-Giannelli - studied in the University of the Philippines College of Music; she won the Rosa Ponselle International Competition and was awarded one year of private study in the United States as the first Filipina laureate of the Rosa Ponselle Foundation; she was later accepted into the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.
What is a shorter version of an opera or oratorio?
Oratorio refers to a lengthy compilation of pieces for solo, chorus and instrumentation.
Perhaps a short oratorio could be likened to a Cantata. Have not heard a direct reference to "short oratorio" in my educational experiences. A "Cantata".
Who composed opera The Barber of Seville?
The Barber of Seville was written by Gioachino Rossini and Cesare Sterbini,
based on the comedic play Le Barbier de Séville by Pierre Beaumarchais. There was an earlier and now lesser-known opera by Giovanni Paisiello.
Is David Caruso related to the singer Enrico Caruso?
Enrico Caruso was an Italian Opera singer who passed away in 1921. Michelle Caruso Cabrera is an American news reporter for CNBC. There in no information as to whether the two have any relation but the it is believed that they are not related.
Don Giovanni is an opera in two acts with music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with Italian libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. It was premiered in the Estates Theatre in Prague on 29th October 1787. Don Giovanni is a young extremely licentious nobleman and as the opera tells us, after a life of amorous conquests he meets defeat in three encounters.
Where can you find the lyrics to dein ist mein ganzes herz?
Die ganze Welt ist himmelblau
Wenn ich in Deine Augen schau'
Und ich frag dabei: Bist auch Du so treu
Wie das Blau, wie das Blau Deiner Augen
Ein Blick nur in Dein Angesicht
Und ringsum blüht Vergissmeinnicht
Ja, die ganze Welt machst Du schöne Frau
So blau, so blau, so blau
Ja, die ganze Welt machst Du schöne Frau
So blau, so blau, so blau
Die ganze Welt ist himmelblau
Wenn ich in Deine Augen schau'
Und ich frag dabei: Bist auch Du so treu
Wie das Blau, wie das Blau Deiner Augen
Ein Blick nur in Dein Angesicht
Und ringsum blüht Vergissmeinnicht
Ja, die ganze Welt machst Du schöne Frau
So blau, so blau, so blau
Ja, die ganze Welt machst Du schöne Frau
So blau, so blau, so blau
When did Verdi compose 'Aida'?
It was first performed at the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo on 24th December 1871.
A general answer to a very open and general question is - Popularity coupled with public acclaim.
Where is the busiest opera company?
There are several 'famous' opera companies in the United States, including but not limited to, The New York Metropolitan Opera, The San Francisco Opera, The Houston Opera, The Chicago Opera and so forth.
Historical, Ladies First: Dame Nellie Melba-died l93l, Marcella Sembrich, died l935, Lily Pons l904-l976. Emma Calve (French) are all high level Divas, among the Italians we have, again historically Amelita Galli-Curci, Louisa Tetrazzini, Renata Tibaldi, and Anna Moffo, all deceased. Ms. Moffo was married to RCA exec Sarnoff. That"s a breif sampler among the high pitched ladies.
Who wrote the opera rigoletto?
Guiseppe Verdi, Giuseppe
first name might b spelld wrong but last name is definetly correct...
Which dessert was named in honour of the Australian opera singer Dame Nellie Melba?
You refer to Dame Nellie Melba 19th May 1861 - 23rd February 1931 the legendary Australian opera soprano. Peach Melba a classic dessert, invented in 1892 by the French chef Auguste Escoffier at the Savoy Hotel, London to honour the Australian soprano. It combines two favourite summer fruits, peaches and raspberry sauce accompanying vanilla ice cream. She was also associated with three more famous foods - Melba sauce, a sweet purée of raspberries and redcurrant Melba toast, a crisp dry toast Melba Garniture, chicken, truffles and mushrooms stuffed into tomatoes with velouté.
Is libretto is the text of the opera?
The text of an opera is called a "libretto". It often contains both the original text (often in Italian or German) and the translation, commonly in English.
What is the opera with the sad clown?
Pagliaccio is the sad clown in Italian opera.
Specifically, the word functions as a masculine noun in its singular form. It means "buffoon, clown, joker, prankster, wisecracker." The pronunciation will be "pa-LYAT-tcho" in Italian.
Aida Alzira Aroldo Attila Un ballo in maschera La battaglia di Legnano Il corsaro Don Carlos I due Foscari Ernani Falstaff La forza del destino Un giorno di regno Giovanna d'Arco Jérusalem I Lombardi alla prima crociata Luisa Miller Macbeth I masnadieri Nabucco Oberto Otello Rigoletto Simon Boccanegra Stiffelio La traviata Il trovatore Les vêpres siciliennes
How many operas did Giacomo Puccini write?
Le villi
Edgar
Manon Lescaut
La bohème
Tosca
Madama Butterfly
La fanciulla del West
La rondine
Il trittico (Triptichue): Il Tabarro; Suor Angelica; Gianni Schicchi
Turandot
dancing to music
What is the name of the Puccini opera?
One of Puccini's best known operas, if not "the" best known, is Madama Butterfly. Tosca and La Boheme are a couple of his other better known works. As with everything else, however, what is best is often in the "ear" of the beholder.
Mozart's opera Don Giovanni What kind of voice does the character Zerlina have?
Normally the role is sung by a bass-baritone. Mozart originally intended that the role be sung by a bass, but with the demands of tessitura, it is best performed by a bass-baritone.
Who is the first black soloist to sing the Metropolitan Opera of New York City?
Marian Anderson when she sang the part of Ulrica in Verdi's Un ballo in maschera during 1955. She was also the first African-American to be named a permanent member of Metropolitan Opera Company.
Are there any famous gay opera singers?
There are menny like ray willam johnnson
Shane Dawson
Barby
Ant the mad pickle
