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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 are some famous male Russian Opera singers?
Feodor Ivanovich Chaliapin [bass] 1873 - 1938. He was the most famous Russian opera singer of the 20th century. Leonid Vitalyevich Sobinov [tenor] 1872 - 1934 Vladimir Rosing [tenor] 1890 - 1963
Who is the reformator of opera on the period of clasicism?
Christoph Willibald Gluck is well known for his operas. He is also known for reforming the styles of operas during the Classical period.
It is not likely. He has been married, has twins, and divorced. There is no published knowledge of the fact, though Russian men seem much less likely to be open about such things. He is a well-known womanizer. The chances that Dmitri are gay are slim indeed.
When did Georges Bizet begin composing?
Bizet entered the Paris Conservatory of Music in 1848 at the age of ten. His first symphony, the Symphony in C Major, was written, as a student assignment, in November 1855.
Full address for Carnegie Hall?
Carnegie Hall is located at 57th Street & 7th Avenue, New York City. Mailing Address - Carnegie Hall, 881 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019-3210. Contact link is below.
When was the first opera house created?
During 1637 the Teatro San Cassiano, the first public opera house, opened in Venice.
Why did Dame Nellie Melba divorce Charles Armstrong?
Melba and Charles Armstrong were married in Brisbane in 1882. A son, George was born a year later but the marriage ended in divorce in 1900 due to irreconcilable differences.
Operetta - 'little opera' - Strictly a play with an overture, songs, dances etc. However it has become synonymous with 'light opera'. Operetta originally meant a short opera [17th century]. By 19th century it became associated with comic opera or any such like considered less 'serious' than operas. Most operettas can be described as 'light' operas - good examples are the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. Although as with all labels in music, the distinction has become blurred. Basically there is no difference between the scores for an opera and an operetta - except for the operetta's lightness.
What do they call the Second part of an opera?
There is no real official 'second' part. However, although there are breaks / intervals in operas, usually between acts, there is at time a longer interval so that the audience can leave the auditorium for drinks etc. perhaps that is what you are thinking of.
Opera dance is the art and technique of the dancing when performing in an opera. The first opera dances were perhaps way back in Ancient Greece, but the most famous opera dance is from 'The Chinese Opera' style. The most known is 'The Peking Opera'. This has an extensive history and combines dance movements with arial work, like gymnastics with stylized acting.Famous action/martial artists, such as Brue Lee & Jacki Chan have studied Chinese Opera. This has provided them with a very solid strong physical base for their martial art and acting. It is however regarded as a dance form and a technique unique to China.
What are some popular forms of space opera?
Space opera is a type of science fiction story that takes place in space and generally involves romance. Some popular forms of space opera include novels, television shows, and films.
Where can you grab something to eat before going to an opera at the MET in New York City?
NYC has many places to go to eat. The best is the pizza. Depending on what you are looking for to eat. Umbertos is the best for pizza.
What are facts about Carmen the opera singer?
she is french. her mother is Australian and her father is french
What is difference between opera and musical?
In general, opera is entirely sung, while operettas and musicals include spoken dialog.
How well received was La Traviata when it was first performed?
When the opera called La Traviata was first performed in 1853, it was received by critics as a failure. After revamping the opera, it was later received as a success when it was performed in 1854.
Chinese Opera began during the Song Dynasty. Chinese Opera are for high class people because they are capable of affording it. Chinese Opera is also one of the Emperor's leisure so it is very important.
Who was the Russian composer who wrote the music for the Nutcracker?
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 7th May 1840 - 6th November 1893.
