Which male singer has a opera voice?
Freddie Mercury of Queen, the Opera esque Songs of Queen are "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Are The Champions".
What is the opera La Boheme about?
The 4 act opera by Puccini revolves around four bohemians who share a flat in Paris around 1830. Rodolfo a poet [tenor] Marcello a painter [baritone] Schaunard a musician [baritone] Colline a philosopher [bass] And features the story of Rodolfo's love for Mimi [real name Lucia] a seamstress. They find love, fall-out and make up before she dies. There are numerous intertwined stories etc concerning the others.
How do you find the aria of things?
first of all its AREA, and you can find it several ways all depending on what the shape of the object is, but for anything that is some sort of rectangle, and flat, it is Length x Width, and for any rectangle that is 3D, Length x Width x Height
What is the opera 'La Traviata' about?
An honor-bound father, a naive son, and a selfless girlfriend is a description of what the opera La Traviata is about. The opera by Giuseppe Verdi (October 9/10, 1813 - 27 January 27, 1901) -- with lyrics by Francesco Maria Piave (May 18, 1810 - March 5, 1876) -- offers an Italian musical version of La dame aux camélias by Alexandre Dumas, fils (July 27, 1824 - 27 November 27, 1895). Violetta serves as the selfless courtesan who manages to die in her true love's arms after Alfredo's father Giorgio repents breaking them up to ensure that his daughter will make a good marriage.
Is recitative the most important part of an opera from a musical standpoint?
No, but a number of operas written with recitative and, or spoken dialogue have been performed with this cut-out. This usually means that the story does not make real sense and upsets the balance of the performance.
What was Marian Anderson's kids name?
She did not have any kids, as she focused on music, but she did marry Orpheus H. Fisher.
What should you wear to a matinee opera?
You should wear something presentable to a matinee opera, but less formal than for an evening performance.
How did Carnegie Hall get its name?
Carnegie Hall is named after Andrew Carnegie, who paid for its construction
What is the name of the song in the opera Carmen?
One can only assume you're referencing the Habanera. Specifying characteristics would help to find a more precise answer.
Who was the first black American male to sing in a leading role at the Metropolitan Opera?
In January 1955 Robert McFerrin Sr.(father of Bobby McFerrin, of "Don't worry be happy" fame)became the first black man to sing as a member of the New York Metropolitan Opera when he debuted as Amonasro, in Verdi's "Aida."
What is the name of Mozart's darkest opera?
Without a doubt, don Giovanni. Written after the death of his father.
What was the cast of Carusos last performance at the Metropolitan Opera?
LA JUIVE, by Halevy, December 24, 1920
Rachel..................Florence Easton
Eléazar.................Enrico Caruso [Last performance]
Princess Eudoxie........Evelyn Scotney
Prince Léopold..........Orville Harrold
Cardinal de Brogni......Léon Rothier
Ruggiero................Robert Leonhardt
Albert..................Millo Picco
Herald..................Paolo Ananian
Major-domo..............Paolo Ananian
Dancer..................Giuseppe Bonfiglio
Dancer..................Rosina Galli
Conductor...............Artur Bodanzky
Who were W S Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan?
Were the Victorian era partnership of librettist Gilbert 1836-1911 and composer Sullivan 1842-1900. Together they wrote fourteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896. Possibly the best known are - H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Mikado. WS Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan were an English dramatist and musician, respectively, of the late Victorian Era (late 1800s). Although they got along well during much of their collaboration, popular legend holds that they fought all the time. They produced 14 operettas, most of which were very popular when originally presented and several of which have endured as highly popular pieces for more than 100 years. They were also known for dying of getting old and one died when he was saving one of his students that was drowning , he saved her life but he ended up drowning. They wrote songs that came to there mind or what their friends thought of they did plays they thought was fun as well......
How many versions are there of Madame Butterfly?
Puccini wrote five versions of the opera. 1 - 2 acts with a disastrous premiere at La Scala 17th Feb 1904. 2 - 3 acts premièred with great success at Brescia 28th May 1904. 3 - Premiered New York Met 1907. 4 - Premiered in Paris [changes in vocal / orchestral scoring]. 5 - During 1907 he made his final revisions - this is the version usually performed.
Depending on the speed conductors take in various sections, three and a half hours, more or less.
The instrumental composition often found at the beginning of an opera is?
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Who is the current artistic director of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden?
As of August 2013, you can review the list, below, to determine the name you want. There is no listing for 'artistic director'.
yes, they have operas in Italy just as they have operas in every other country. In fact you can see which operas are scheduled on the site below.