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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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First black to sing with the Metropolitan Opera?
The first black woman or man to sing with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City was Marian Anderson. She did this on January 7, 1955.
Who was the first African American opera singer?
Currently, about 20 Black American women are recognized throughout the world as being among the finest classical singers of the day. Not only are well-established superstars such as Grace Bumbry and Shirley Verrett still maintaining limited recital schedules, but they are joined in the classical realm by a corps of young talents who have burst upon the scene with a combination of poise, presence and unique voices. This new generation of stars is transforming the once monochromatic opera world into a brilliant mosaic. Their engaging and invigorating performances are breathing new life into the music, imbuing it with what some have described as a "rich, velvety sound that is indescribably warm."
Among the greats are internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Jessye Norman. Hers may be one of the most immediately recognizable names among the growing legion of successors to Marian Anderson and Leontyne Price, but she has many contemporaries who are executing the big roles, filling the big theaters, and rightfully laying claim to the title "diva."
Besides Norman, the members of this impressive sorority include Harolyn Blackwell, Kathleen Battle, Barbara Hendricks, Leona Mitchell, Wilhelminia Fernandez, Marvis Martin, Clamma Dale, Isola Jones, Carmen Balthrop, Cynthia Clarey, Gwendolyn Bradley, Florence Quivar and Roberta Alexander.
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Among the ladies we must not forget soprano Adele Addison. There also have been and are men, among them: William Warfield, Roland Hayes, William Marshall, Simon Estes, George Shirley, Seth McCoy, Donnie Ray Albert, Willard White, Vinson Cole, Arthur Thompson, and Robert McFerrin Sr. (Bobby's father).
The earliest surviving opera (Euridice, 1600) was written by a member of the Camerata named Jacopo Peri (1561-1633).
Lois Russell, born in Muscatine, Iowa, sang under the name Louise Russell. She was my mother, and she passed away in 1998. If you're interested, you can contact me, I would love to know who you are! mabyers18@gmail.com
Mezzo-Sopranos are not so few and far between that they are considered a rarity, but it is true to say that most women are sopranos. The most rarely occurring fach classification in women's voices is the Contralto, lower than the Mezzo-Soprano.
What is the difference between an aria and a solo?
There is no difference. In opera, when a character sings a melody by him or herself, it is called an aria, the Italian word for "air".
Puccini for his opera 'Turandot'.
my mom last night, in my bedd!
In what time period is the opera 'The Mighty Casey' set?
"The Mighty Casey" does not have a set time period. The notes just say: "A Time not too long ago." The opera is based on the poem "Casey At The Bat" by Ernest Thayer and was written in 1888, so that should give you some idea of the period.
Which Bristish impresario was noted for his productions of Gilbert and Sulivan Operettas?
Richard D'Oyly Carte who built the Savoy Theatre to produce the Gilbert and Sullivan operas. The first so produced being 'Patience'. The D'Oyly Carte family continued to hold the copyright of the G&S operas until it expired.
Does Placido Domingo own a restaurant?
yes he does one is called zengo and another i think is fish in Italian
From high to low: Female: Soprano - Mezzosoprano - Alto
Male: Tenor - Baritone - Bass
Can an opera singer have a raspy voice?
Maybe an opera singer can have a raspy voice, if a character is written that way. That said, a raspy voice won't project very well.
La Boheme - name of aria in Italian of your tiny hand is frozen?
Che Gelida Manina
(literally : what a cold little hand)
Who composed the music for the opera Madame Butterfly?
Madama Butterfly was composed by Giacomo Puccini.
Why do opera singers learn to be so loud?
Many operas were written before the invention of microphones, amplifiers, and speakers, so the singers need to be loud so the words can be heard.
No, I believe that she is a contralto. She can sing as low as A2 and as high as A5 in her rendition of "Through the Fire" sung by Chaka Khan, a mezzo-soprano. Contralto can indeed reach mezzo-soprano's high chest belts through mixed or head voice. If she was a soprano, she must not be able to reach a very low note like A2, unless she has a very good support on her lows.
