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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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Is rachel griffiths actually singing opera in very Annie Mary?
No it is a Welsh Soprano called Meriel Andrews! Well kept secret though!
What punctuation do you use for operas?
As with plays, a full length work is underlined or italicized, a one-act work is placed in quotation marks.
When was the Carmen opera first written In which country was the Carmen opera first written?
Carmen was written by Georges Bizet in France, and premiered at the Opera Comique in Paris on 3 March 1875.
Who is Abgela Gheorghiu's boyfriend?
According to biographical information on several websites, Abgela Gheorghiu is still married to her second husband, Roberto Alagna.
Was Oliver Colbentson ever the concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York City?
From age 26 to 30 he was Concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, also traveling annually on concert tours of Europe. The link below will be of interest to you.
What is the story of don giovani?
Don Giovanni is the classic story of Don Juan. He is a womanizer aided by his servant Leporello and finally gets his comeuppance.
In Bizet's Dream What is Bizet's dream?
To make wonderful music while living happily ever aftr with his wife. He did the former and failed at the latter.
What is the largest opera house in Europe?
The largest opera house in Europe is the Bastille Opera house in Paris with a capacity of over 2700 seats.
Who composed the opera Radamisto?
Radamisto is an opera in three acts by George Frideric Handel to an Italian libretto by Nicola Francesco Haym, based on L'amor tirannico, o Zenobia by Domenico Lalli and Zenobia by Matteo Noris. It was Handel's first opera for the Royal Academy of Music.
she was the first black opera singer to pro form there
What is the Benjamin Britten opera composed for Elizabeth 2nd coronation?
'Gloriana' commissioned by, and performed at Covent Garden on 8th June 1953 in the Queen's presence.
What is the difference between an operetta and an opera?
Opera is mostly 100% singing and operetta is roughly 70% sung and 30% spoken.
Leandro's partner in Mancinelli Opera?
Ero e Leandro - opera seria in three acts, words by Tobio Gorio, music by Luigi Mancinelli - Ero is Leandro's lover.
Verdi is known mainly for his operas. He also wrote a large Requiem Mass in honor of Giuseppe Manzoni, which is performed often. There is a string quartet known better in a string orchestra arrangement, Four Sacred Pieces for chorus and orchestra, and miscellaneous choral pieces and songs.
A work for one or more solo singers with instrumental accompaniment and chorus is called a?
A Duet with instrumental accompaniment and chorus.
The da capo aria was a musical form prevalent in the Baroque era. It was sung by a soloist with the accompaniment of instruments, often a small orchestra. The da capo aria was common in the musical genres of opera and oratorio
What is meant by Fidelio System?
Fidelio system is a computer system or program that is mainly used to keep track of borrowed items and distributed inventory. This kind of system is commonly found and used in hotels and schools.
Who was the first woman conductor of the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York City?
According to the Mets own announcement this was Sarah Caldwell in January 1976.
Is pavarotti an alto or soprano?
she is an alto due to her throaty voice/low vibrato, but can go easily into a "falsetto"/"head voice" that can be mistaken for a soprano.
Where did Richard Wagner's opera Tristan and Isolde come from?
Wagner based his opera on a courtly romance written by Gottfried von Strassburg in the late 12th century, based on a local legend.
