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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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Which opera is the song ''Una fortissima lacrima'' from?
The song in question is titled, "Una furtiva lagrima." This aria is from the opera L'elisir d'amore (The Elixir of Love) by Gaetano Donizetti. The male protagonist, Nemorino, sings of his love for Adina.
Looking for the complete opera of the Queen of Sheba by Karl Goldmark on DVD or VHS?
Seemingly none are available. In fact I've failed to even find reference to an old VHS recording
What year were Chinese opera masks invented?
It was during the Song dynasty [960 to 1279] that substantial representations of painted faces were revealed in the tomb murals. Later this evolved into something more artistic, creative, and innovative.
Who is the female opera singer with aborigine parents?
Delmae Barton Deborah Cheetham Maroochy Barambah
What instruments do they play in opera music?
Just about any instrument can be used, from Greek lutes to jazz saxes to modern synthesizers.
Typically, operas follow the standard orchestral setup:
Strings - violin, viola, cello, bass
Woodwinds - flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon
Brass - trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba
Plus a plethora of percussion instruments, piano, harp, etc.
Who is the first black member of the New York City opera?
American contralto Marian Anderson was the first black operatic soloist at the Met, performing on January 7, 1955.
Opera's always have very large Orchestra's - when it comes near the end of a song, the dynamics raise, and the voice holds longer and more sharper notes. An entire opera concerts ends in a very similar way, or could possibly end with a quite and less powerful song, this is what gives a composer or conductor his/her signature.
The symphony had its origins in the overture which was the introductory music for Italian opera?
True!!
The terms "overture", "symphony" and "sinfonia" were widely regarded as interchangeable for much of the 18th century.
The word "symphony" as applied to a composition piece first appeared in the 16th and 17th centuries: i.e. Gabrieli's Sacrae symphoniae (1597), and Viadana's Sinfonie musicali (1610), among many others. Through most of the Baroque period, the terms symphony and sinfonia were used for a range of different compositions, including instrumental pieces used in operas, sonatas, and concertos, as part of a larger work.
By the 18th century, the opera sinfonia, or Italian overture, had a standard structure of three contrasting movements: fast; slow; fast and dance-like. This form is considered the direct forerunner of the orchestral symphony. Symphonies at this time, whether for concert, opera, or church use, were not considered the major works on a program. Often, as with concerti, they were divided up between other works, or drawn from suites or overtures. Vocal music was dominant, and symphonies provided preludes, interludes, and postludes.
The Italian style of symphony was often used as an overture and entr'acte in opera houses, following the three movement form. This was eventually replaced by the four-movement layout that dominated the latter part of the 18th century and most of the 19th century.
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I have 181 Operas of various kinds listed listed for the year 1900 one of which is "Le Juif Polonais". English translation "The Polish Jew" by Camille Erlanger Premiered in Paris 11 April 1900 at the Opera-Comique. In Sidney I have only found the romantic opera by Alfred Francis Hill called Lady Dolly: premiered 31 March 1900
Which European country is best known for opera?
While any answer to this question would generate a good deal of discussion, I'd have to vote for Italy.
What is the origin of Chinese Fan Dance? Waht is its meaning
What is Verdi most famous for composing?
Verdi is most famous for composing operas. His most popular works are (not necessarily in this order):
Rigoletto
La Traviata
Il Trovatore
Aida
He wrote many others, some of which are considered greater masterpieces, but those four are the first titles people think of when his name is mentioned.
What is the middle classification for a female voice?
Mezzo soprano is the female voice range that lies between soprano and contralto. Mezzo sopranos tend to have secondary roles in operas, with some notable exceptions.
Who are the singers have mezzo soprano voice?
For example -
Frederica von Stade - American mezzo-soprano.
Cecilia Bartoli - Italian mezzo-soprano.
Idina Menzel-mezzo soprano with belt
it is a Filipino dance..it originated in Jolo, Sulu. The Meaning of sua ko sua "my pomelo tree" . It is a lowland Muslim dance from the ethnic group of tausug.
Please tell the story of the opera l ritorno di con calandrino?
Can't tell you much about it except to say that it's an opera about two women lusting after the same man...sound familiar?
What is La Scala in Milan famous for?
La Scala is a well known opera house located in Milan, Italy. The theater opens on December 7 every year which is the same day as Saint Ambrose's day. All performances end before midnight and have early start times if they are longer than usual.
Who wrote great operas such as the marriage of figaro?
Mozart wrote The Marriage of Figaro (Le Nozze di Figaro). It is one of the two operas in the standard repertoire featuring Figaro as a character; the other is The Barber of Seville (Il Barbiere di Siviglia) by Gioacchino Rossini. Both of the operas are based on plays by Pierre Beaumarchais. Giovanni Paisiello made the Barber into an opera before Rossini did, but it hasn't had the success that Rossini's had.
Mozart is the only composer to write operas in the standard repertoire in more than one language. The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Cosi Fan Tutte are sung in Italian, while The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflote) and The Abduction from the Seraglio (Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail) are sung in German. Mozart, in total, wrote twenty-two operas, but only those five are considered to be part of the standard repertoire; La Clemenza di Tito, which Mozart hadn't completed when he died and his pupil Sussmayr finished, is sometimes performed, as is Idomeneo.
How the orchestra combines with the opera?
When the composer writes the opera he ensures this happens - that the music compliments the vocal parts. It is up to the conductor, both performance and rehearsal conductor, to ensure the composer's wishes are carried-out and, for example, that the orchestra does not overwhelm the singers.
