Puccini: Madama Butterfly
Madama Butterfly was first performed in 1904. It is one of the most performed operas today. The story is set in 1904 in Nagasaki, Japan. The opera uses Japanese pupperty for the child of Madama Butterfly. Madama Butterfly, played by Patricia Racette, has great singing throughout opera. This opera was performed in 2009 at the Met in New York City, and has very nice set designs and costumes.
My favorite operas from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th century periods. Facts on operas, famous opera houses, composer works, opera lauguage, opera terms, and more.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Lully: Armide
Lully: Armide
Armide was first performed in 1686. It is one of Lully's best operas. Will Armide choose hatred or give in to her feelings of love for Renaud? Armide, played by Stéphanie D'oustrac stands out. Armide also has great set designs and costumes, along with the Baroque music of Lully. This opera was performed in 2008 at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, France.
Armide was first performed in 1686. It is one of Lully's best operas. Will Armide choose hatred or give in to her feelings of love for Renaud? Armide, played by Stéphanie D'oustrac stands out. Armide also has great set designs and costumes, along with the Baroque music of Lully. This opera was performed in 2008 at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, France.
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Monday, August 1, 2011
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Handel: Partenope
Handel: Partenope
Partenope was first performed in 1730. The queen Partenope has three men who want to win her over. Who will take her hand in the end? Partenope has a great orchestra. Arsace, played by Andreas Scholl, and Partenope, played by Inger Dam-Jensen stands out. The entire cast is perfect in this very fun to watch opera. This opera was performed at the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2008.
Partenope was first performed in 1730. The queen Partenope has three men who want to win her over. Who will take her hand in the end? Partenope has a great orchestra. Arsace, played by Andreas Scholl, and Partenope, played by Inger Dam-Jensen stands out. The entire cast is perfect in this very fun to watch opera. This opera was performed at the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2008.
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Friday, July 29, 2011
Donizetti: L'elisir d'amore
Donizetti: L'elisir d'amore
L'elisir d'amore was first performed in 1832. This opera by Donizetti is very popular today. L'elisir d'amore is very funny at times, especially the scenes with the Doctor trying to sell his fake love potion to Nemorino. Rolando Villazón and Anna Netrebko both have great singing and the orchestra plays very well throughout. L'elisir d'amore has the popular aria "Una furtiva lagrima", sung by Rolando Villazón and is encored. This opera was performed in 2005 at the Vienna State Opera in Vienna, Austria.
L'elisir d'amore was first performed in 1832. This opera by Donizetti is very popular today. L'elisir d'amore is very funny at times, especially the scenes with the Doctor trying to sell his fake love potion to Nemorino. Rolando Villazón and Anna Netrebko both have great singing and the orchestra plays very well throughout. L'elisir d'amore has the popular aria "Una furtiva lagrima", sung by Rolando Villazón and is encored. This opera was performed in 2005 at the Vienna State Opera in Vienna, Austria.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Lully: Persée
Lully: Persée
One of the best French Baroque operas by Lully, Persée was first performed in 1682. Lully has many operas from this era. Persée has great settings, costumes and music. A few dance scenes are also here. The cast is wonderful, along with the orchestra. This opera was performed in 2004 at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto, Canada.
One of the best French Baroque operas by Lully, Persée was first performed in 1682. Lully has many operas from this era. Persée has great settings, costumes and music. A few dance scenes are also here. The cast is wonderful, along with the orchestra. This opera was performed in 2004 at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto, Canada.
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Saturday, July 23, 2011
Handel: Alcina
Handel: Alcina
The Baroque opera Alcina was first performed in 1735. Handel has many operas that I like. This opera has good baroque music by Handel and good performances by everyone, especially Catherine Naglestad, who plays the sorceress Alcina. I also liked the set design and interesting plot. This opera was performed in 1999 at the Stuttgart Municipal Opera House in Stuttgart, Germany.
The Baroque opera Alcina was first performed in 1735. Handel has many operas that I like. This opera has good baroque music by Handel and good performances by everyone, especially Catherine Naglestad, who plays the sorceress Alcina. I also liked the set design and interesting plot. This opera was performed in 1999 at the Stuttgart Municipal Opera House in Stuttgart, Germany.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
No operas by Bach
Bach composed a lot of music during the Baroque period, including oratorios, concertos, and masses, but no operas.
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
Baroque period operas
I listed some Baroque period operas I like.
Acis and Galatea - by Handel
Acis et Galatée - by Lully
Admeto - by Handel
Ariodante - by Handel
Berenice - by Handel
Serse - by Handel
Tolomeo - by Handel
Acis and Galatea - by Handel
Acis et Galatée - by Lully
Admeto - by Handel
Ariodante - by Handel
Berenice - by Handel
Serse - by Handel
Tolomeo - by Handel
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Classical period operas
I listed some Classical period operas I like.
Alceste - by Gluck
Armide - by Gluck
Alceste - by Gluck
Armide - by Gluck
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The Italian Mozart
Rossini's nickname was "The Italian Mozart", because of his song-like melodies.
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Romantic period operas
I listed some Romantic period operas I like.
Ermione - by Rossini
Il viaggio a Reims - by Rossini
Iris - by Mascagni
Maria Stuarda - by Donizetti
Ermione - by Rossini
Il viaggio a Reims - by Rossini
Iris - by Mascagni
Maria Stuarda - by Donizetti
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Romantic Period Operas
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Debussy's only completed opera
Pelléas et Mélisande is the only opera Debussy completed. Pelléas et Mélisande was first performed in 1902.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Offenbach operas
I listed some operas I like by Offenbach.
La belle Hélène
La vie parisienne
Orpheus in the Underworld
La belle Hélène
La vie parisienne
Orpheus in the Underworld
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Romantic period operas
I listed some Romantic period operas I like.
L'amico Fritz - by Mascagni
La vie parisienne - by Offenbach
Le comte Ory - by Rossini
Maria di Rohan - by Donizetti
Roberto Devereux - by Donizetti
L'amico Fritz - by Mascagni
La vie parisienne - by Offenbach
Le comte Ory - by Rossini
Maria di Rohan - by Donizetti
Roberto Devereux - by Donizetti
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Romantic Period Operas
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Prelude
A prelude is usually a short piece of orchestral music played that leads into an act without a break. An overture is a longer piece of music.
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Interlude
An interlude is a short piece of instrumental music played between scenes or acts.
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Encore
Encore means again. A popular performance may be repeated if the audience calls for an encore.
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Dress rehearsal
A dress rehearsal is a full uninterrupted rehearsal in costumes shortly before the first performance.
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Romantic period operas
I listed some Romantic period operas I like.
La belle Hélène - by Offenbach
Orpheus in the Underworld - by Offenbach
Thaïs - by Massenet
The Tale of Tsar Saltan - by Rimsky Korsakov
Werther - by Massenet
La belle Hélène - by Offenbach
Orpheus in the Underworld - by Offenbach
Thaïs - by Massenet
The Tale of Tsar Saltan - by Rimsky Korsakov
Werther - by Massenet
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Romantic period operas
I listed some Romantic period operas I like.
Cavalleria rusticana - by Mascagni
Falstaff - by Verdi
Götterdämmerung - by Wagner
Otello - by Verdi
Siegfried - by Wagner
Cavalleria rusticana - by Mascagni
Falstaff - by Verdi
Götterdämmerung - by Wagner
Otello - by Verdi
Siegfried - by Wagner
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Most performed operas
The most performed operas today are from the Romantic period.
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Wagner's Ring Cycle
Wagner's four epic operas make up the Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung). The four operas are Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried, and Götterdämmerung.
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Romantic period operas
I listed some Romantic period operas I like.
Hansel und Gretel - by Humperdinck
La fille du régiment - by Donizetti
Lakmé - by Delibes
Prince Igor - by Borodin
Rigoletto - by Verdi
Hansel und Gretel - by Humperdinck
La fille du régiment - by Donizetti
Lakmé - by Delibes
Prince Igor - by Borodin
Rigoletto - by Verdi
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Romantic Period Operas
Romantic period operas
I listed some Romantic period operas I like.
Boris Godunov - by Mussorgsky
Esclarmonde - by Massenet
La Gioconda - by Ponchielli
The Gypsy Baron - by Strauss II
The Queen of Spades - by Tchaikovsky
Boris Godunov - by Mussorgsky
Esclarmonde - by Massenet
La Gioconda - by Ponchielli
The Gypsy Baron - by Strauss II
The Queen of Spades - by Tchaikovsky
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Romantic period operas
I listed some Romantic period operas I like.
Belisario - by Donizetti
Die Walküre - by Wagner
Hamlet - by Thomas
Rusalka - by Dvořák
The Bartered Bride - by Smetana
Belisario - by Donizetti
Die Walküre - by Wagner
Hamlet - by Thomas
Rusalka - by Dvořák
The Bartered Bride - by Smetana
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Monday, March 14, 2011
Stagehand
A stagehand works behind-the-scenes of the opera. They set up lighting, props, rigging, scenery and special effects.
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Classical period operas
I listed some Classical period operas I like.
Die Entführung aus dem Serail - by Mozart
Ermione - by Rossini
Idomeneo, K. 366 - by Mozart
Il turco in Italia - by Rossini
Les Boréades - by Rameau
Die Entführung aus dem Serail - by Mozart
Ermione - by Rossini
Idomeneo, K. 366 - by Mozart
Il turco in Italia - by Rossini
Les Boréades - by Rameau
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Baroque period operas
I listed some Baroque period operas I like.
Agrippina - by Handel
Alcina - by Handel
Les Indes galantes - by Rameau
Partenope - by Handel
Platée - by Rameau
Agrippina - by Handel
Alcina - by Handel
Les Indes galantes - by Rameau
Partenope - by Handel
Platée - by Rameau
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Romantic period operas
I listed some Romantic period operas I like.
Die Fledermaus - by Strauss II
Eugene Onegin - by Tchaikovsky
I Lituani - by Ponchielli
Les Troyens - by Berlioz
Mignon - by Thomas
Die Fledermaus - by Strauss II
Eugene Onegin - by Tchaikovsky
I Lituani - by Ponchielli
Les Troyens - by Berlioz
Mignon - by Thomas
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Romantic Period Operas
Romantic period operas
I listed some Romantic period operas I like.
Béatrice et Bénédict - by Berlioz
Lucia di Lammermoor - by Donizetti
Macbeth - by Verdi
Mireille - by Gounod
Tannhäuser - by Wagner
Béatrice et Bénédict - by Berlioz
Lucia di Lammermoor - by Donizetti
Macbeth - by Verdi
Mireille - by Gounod
Tannhäuser - by Wagner
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20th century operas
I listed some 20th century operas I like.
Arabella - by Strauss
Der Rosenkavalier - by Strauss
Die Frau ohne Schatten - by Strauss
Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District - by Shostakovich
The Tale of Tsar Saltan - by Rimsky Korsakov
Arabella - by Strauss
Der Rosenkavalier - by Strauss
Die Frau ohne Schatten - by Strauss
Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District - by Shostakovich
The Tale of Tsar Saltan - by Rimsky Korsakov
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Romantic period operas
I listed some Romantic period operas I like.
Das Rheingold - by Wagner
Elektra - by Strauss
Pelléas et Mélisande - by Debussy
Tosca - by Puccini
Zazà - by Leoncavallo
Das Rheingold - by Wagner
Elektra - by Strauss
Pelléas et Mélisande - by Debussy
Tosca - by Puccini
Zazà - by Leoncavallo
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Romantic period operas
I listed some Romantic period operas I like.
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg - by Wagner
Euryanthe - by Weber
I puritani - by Bellini
L'elisir d'amore - by Donizetti
The Devil and Kate- by Dvořák
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg - by Wagner
Euryanthe - by Weber
I puritani - by Bellini
L'elisir d'amore - by Donizetti
The Devil and Kate- by Dvořák
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Baroque period operas
I listed some Baroque period operas I like.
Dardanus - by Rameau
Persée - by Lully
Phaëton - by Lully
Rodelinda - by Handel
Zoroastre - by Rameau
Dardanus - by Rameau
Persée - by Lully
Phaëton - by Lully
Rodelinda - by Handel
Zoroastre - by Rameau
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Wagner operas
I listed some operas I like by Wagner.
Das Rheingold
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Die Walküre
Götterdämmerung
Lohengrin
Parsifal
Siegfried
Tannhäuser
The Flying Dutchman
Tristan und Isolde
Das Rheingold
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Die Walküre
Götterdämmerung
Lohengrin
Parsifal
Siegfried
Tannhäuser
The Flying Dutchman
Tristan und Isolde
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Strauss II operas
I listed some operas I like by Strauss II.
Die Fledermaus
The Gypsy Baron
Die Fledermaus
The Gypsy Baron
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Classical period operas
I listed some Classical period operas I like.
Don Giovanni, K. 527 - by Mozart
L'italiana in Algeri - by Rossini
La naissance d'Osiris - by Rameau
Orphee ed Eurydice - by Gluck
The Magic Flute, K. 620 - by Mozart
Don Giovanni, K. 527 - by Mozart
L'italiana in Algeri - by Rossini
La naissance d'Osiris - by Rameau
Orphee ed Eurydice - by Gluck
The Magic Flute, K. 620 - by Mozart
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20th century operas
I listed some 20th century operas I like.
Elektra - by Strauss
Jenufa - by Janacek
Lulu - by Berg
Pelléas et Mélisande - by Debussy
Turandot - by Puccini
Elektra - by Strauss
Jenufa - by Janacek
Lulu - by Berg
Pelléas et Mélisande - by Debussy
Turandot - by Puccini
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Romantic period operas
I listed some Romantic period operas I like.
Aida - by Verdi
Don Carlos - by Verdi
Jenfua - by Janacek
Pagliacci - by Leoncavallo
Salome - by Strauss
Aida - by Verdi
Don Carlos - by Verdi
Jenfua - by Janacek
Pagliacci - by Leoncavallo
Salome - by Strauss
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Romantic period operas
I listed some Romantic period operas I like.
Beatrice di Tenda - by Bellini
La traviata - by Verdi
Martha - by Flotow
Rosmonda d'Inghilterra - by Donizetti
Semiramide - by Rossini
Beatrice di Tenda - by Bellini
La traviata - by Verdi
Martha - by Flotow
Rosmonda d'Inghilterra - by Donizetti
Semiramide - by Rossini
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Baroque period operas
I listed some Baroque period operas I like.
Griselda - by Vivaldi
Naïs - by Rameau
Pigmalion - by Rameau
Psyché - by Lully
The Fairy-Queen - by Purcell
Griselda - by Vivaldi
Naïs - by Rameau
Pigmalion - by Rameau
Psyché - by Lully
The Fairy-Queen - by Purcell
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Finale
The finale is the last musical number of the opera or the last number of the act.
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Intermission
The intermission is a break, usually about 20 minutes, between the acts of the opera where the audience is free to move around.
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Lighting designer
A lighting designer designs and coordinates the light changes in the opera.
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Makeup designer
A makeup designer designs and applies the makeup to the actors in the opera.
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Wig designer
A wig designer designs and oversees the creation of the wigs used in the opera.
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Rigger
A rigger works on ropes, booms, and lifts for the stage production of the opera.
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Berlioz operas
I listed some operas I like by Berlioz.
Béatrice et Bénédict
Les Troyens
Béatrice et Bénédict
Les Troyens
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Most opera houses
Many opera houses are located in France, Germany, Italy, Russia, and the United States.
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Opera translations
Many opera houses project words near the stage or on back of seats in the audiences language so foreign language operas can be understood.
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First opera house
The first opera house open to the public was the Teatro San Cassiano in Venice, Italy in 1637.
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Vocal coach
A vocal coach is a member of an opera company who coaches singers. They help with pronunciation, singing and interpretation of roles.
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Trouser role
A trouser role is a role depicting a man or boy but sung by a woman.
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Leoncavallo operas
I listed some operas I like by Leoncavallo.
Pagliacci
Zazà
Pagliacci
Zazà
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Glinka operas
I listed some operas I like by Glinka.
A Life for the Tsar
Ruslan and Lyudmila
A Life for the Tsar
Ruslan and Lyudmila
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Romantic period operas
I listed some Romantic period operas I like.
Norma - by Bellini
Parsifal - by Wagner
Roméo et Juliette - by Gounod
Ruslan and Lyudmila - by Glinka
Tristan und Isolde - by Wagner
Norma - by Bellini
Parsifal - by Wagner
Roméo et Juliette - by Gounod
Ruslan and Lyudmila - by Glinka
Tristan und Isolde - by Wagner
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20th century operas
I listed some 20th century operas I like.
Dialogues des Carmélites - by Poulenc
Madama Butterfly - by Puccini
Rusalka - by Dvořák
War and Peace - by Prokofiev
Zazà - by Leoncavallo
Dialogues des Carmélites - by Poulenc
Madama Butterfly - by Puccini
Rusalka - by Dvořák
War and Peace - by Prokofiev
Zazà - by Leoncavallo
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Romantic period operas
I listed some Romantic period operas I like.
A Life for the Tsar - by Glinka
Der Freischütz - by Weber
La Cenerentola - by Rossini
La sonnambula - by Bellini
The Flying Dutchman - by Wagner
A Life for the Tsar - by Glinka
Der Freischütz - by Weber
La Cenerentola - by Rossini
La sonnambula - by Bellini
The Flying Dutchman - by Wagner
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Baroque period operas
I listed some Baroque period operas I like.
Giasone - by Cavalli
Les fêtes d'Hébé - by Rameau
L'incoronazione di Poppea - by Monteverdi
Tamerlano - by Handel
Thésée - by Lully
Giasone - by Cavalli
Les fêtes d'Hébé - by Rameau
L'incoronazione di Poppea - by Monteverdi
Tamerlano - by Handel
Thésée - by Lully
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Ponchielli operas
I listed some operas I like by Ponchielli.
I Lituani
La Gioconda
I Lituani
La Gioconda
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
Mascagni operas
I listed some operas I like by Mascagni.
Cavalleria rusticana
Iris
L'amico Fritz
Cavalleria rusticana
Iris
L'amico Fritz
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Classical period operas
I listed some Classical period operas I like.
Così fan tutte - by Mozart
Daphnis et Eglé - by Rameau
Iphigénie en Tauride - by Gluck
Paride ed Elena - by Gluck
The Marriage of Figaro - by Mozart
Così fan tutte - by Mozart
Daphnis et Eglé - by Rameau
Iphigénie en Tauride - by Gluck
Paride ed Elena - by Gluck
The Marriage of Figaro - by Mozart
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Baroque period operas
I listed some Baroque period operas I like.
Alceste - by Lully
Atys - by Lully
Bajazet - by Vivaldi
King Arthur - by Purcell
L'Ormindo - by Cavalli
Alceste - by Lully
Atys - by Lully
Bajazet - by Vivaldi
King Arthur - by Purcell
L'Ormindo - by Cavalli
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Bellini operas
I listed some operas I like by Bellini.
Beatrice di Tenda
I Capuleti e i Montecchi
I puritani
La sonnambula
Norma
Beatrice di Tenda
I Capuleti e i Montecchi
I puritani
La sonnambula
Norma
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Baroque period operas
I listed some Baroque period operas I like.
Armide - by Lully
Castor et Pollux - by Rameau
Dido and Aeneas - by Purcell
L'Olimpiade - by Vivaldi
Semele - by Handel
Armide - by Lully
Castor et Pollux - by Rameau
Dido and Aeneas - by Purcell
L'Olimpiade - by Vivaldi
Semele - by Handel
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Romantic period operas
I listed some Romantic period operas I like.
Carmen - by Bizet
Lohengrin - by Wagner
Lucrezia Borgia - by Donizetti
Nabucco - by Verdi
Samson and Delilah - by Saint Saëns
Carmen - by Bizet
Lohengrin - by Wagner
Lucrezia Borgia - by Donizetti
Nabucco - by Verdi
Samson and Delilah - by Saint Saëns
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Tchaikovsky operas
I listed some operas I like by Tchaikovsky.
Eugene Onegin
The Queen of Spades
Eugene Onegin
The Queen of Spades
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Massenet operas
I listed some operas I like by Massenet.
Esclarmonde
Manon
Thaïs
Werther
Esclarmonde
Manon
Thaïs
Werther
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Pit
The pit is the sunken area in front of the stage where the orchestra plays during the opera.
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Popular operas
Some of the most popular operas performed today are by Italian, French, and German composers. Some of the operas are Aida, Carmen, La boheme, La traviata, Madama Butterfly, and The Barber of Seville.
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Prokofiev operas
I listed some operas I like by Prokofiev.
The Fiery Angel
War and Peace
The Fiery Angel
War and Peace
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20th century operas
I listed some 20th century operas I like.
Duke Bluebeard's Castle - by Bartók
Salome - by Strauss
The Fiery Angel- by Prokofiev
Tosca - by Puccini
Wozzeck - by Berg
Duke Bluebeard's Castle - by Bartók
Salome - by Strauss
The Fiery Angel- by Prokofiev
Tosca - by Puccini
Wozzeck - by Berg
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Romantic period operas
I listed some Romantic period operas I like.
Anna Bolena - by Donizetti
Faust - by Gounod
Il trovatore - by Verdi
La bohème - by Puccini
The Barber of Seville - by Rossini
Anna Bolena - by Donizetti
Faust - by Gounod
Il trovatore - by Verdi
La bohème - by Puccini
The Barber of Seville - by Rossini
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Baroque period operas
I listed some Baroque period operas I like.
Cadmus et Hermione - by Lully
Giulio Cesare - by Handel
Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria - by Monteverdi
Proserpine - by Lully
Zaïs - by Rameau
Cadmus et Hermione - by Lully
Giulio Cesare - by Handel
Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria - by Monteverdi
Proserpine - by Lully
Zaïs - by Rameau
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Vivaldi operas
I listed some operas I like by Vivaldi.
Bajazet
Griselda
L'Olimpiade
Bajazet
Griselda
L'Olimpiade
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Gluck operas
I listed some operas I like by Gluck.
Alceste
Armide
Iphigénie en Tauride
Orphee ed Eurydice
Paride ed Elena
Alceste
Armide
Iphigénie en Tauride
Orphee ed Eurydice
Paride ed Elena
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Gluck Operas
Donizetti operas
I listed some operas I like by Donizetti.
Anna Bolena
Belisario
Don Pasquale
La fille du régiment
L'elisir d'amore
Lucia di Lammermoor
Lucrezia Borgia
Maria di Rohan
Maria Stuarda
Roberto Devereux
Rosmonda d'Inghilterra
Anna Bolena
Belisario
Don Pasquale
La fille du régiment
L'elisir d'amore
Lucia di Lammermoor
Lucrezia Borgia
Maria di Rohan
Maria Stuarda
Roberto Devereux
Rosmonda d'Inghilterra
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Donizetti Operas
Rameau operas
I listed some operas I like by Rameau.
Castor et Pollux
Daphnis et Eglé
Dardanus
Hippolyte et Aricie
La naissance d'Osiris
Les Boréades
Les fêtes d'Hébé
Les Indes galantes
Les Paladins
Naïs
Pigmalion
Platée
Zaïs
Zoroastre
Castor et Pollux
Daphnis et Eglé
Dardanus
Hippolyte et Aricie
La naissance d'Osiris
Les Boréades
Les fêtes d'Hébé
Les Indes galantes
Les Paladins
Naïs
Pigmalion
Platée
Zaïs
Zoroastre
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Rameau Operas
Baroque period operas
I listed some Baroque period operas I like.
Amadis - by Lully
Hippolyte et Aricie - by Rameau
L'Orfeo - by Monteverdi
Rinaldo - by Handel
Roland - by Lully
Amadis - by Lully
Hippolyte et Aricie - by Rameau
L'Orfeo - by Monteverdi
Rinaldo - by Handel
Roland - by Lully
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Baroque Period Operas
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Puccini operas
I listed some operas I like by Puccini.
La bohème
Madama Butterfly
Tosca
Turandot
La bohème
Madama Butterfly
Tosca
Turandot
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Puccini Operas
Puccini: La bohème
Puccini: La bohème
La bohème, by Puccini, was first performed in 1896. This performance from 2008 at the Met has great set designs for the scenes. The Paris street scenes, the large crowds in the street, and the snow scenery. Ramón Vargas plays the tenor Rodolfo and Mimi is soprano singer Angela Gheorghiu.
La bohème, by Puccini, was first performed in 1896. This performance from 2008 at the Met has great set designs for the scenes. The Paris street scenes, the large crowds in the street, and the snow scenery. Ramón Vargas plays the tenor Rodolfo and Mimi is soprano singer Angela Gheorghiu.
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Opera Shows
Gounod operas
I listed some operas I like by Gounod.
Faust
Mireille
Roméo et Juliette
Faust
Mireille
Roméo et Juliette
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Gounod Operas
Romantic period operas
I listed some Romantic period operas I like.
Don Pasquale - by Donizetti
I Capuleti e i Montecchi - by Bellini
Madama Butterfly - by Puccini
Manon - by Massenet
William Tell - by Rossini
Don Pasquale - by Donizetti
I Capuleti e i Montecchi - by Bellini
Madama Butterfly - by Puccini
Manon - by Massenet
William Tell - by Rossini
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Romantic Period Operas
Cue
A cue is a signal to a singer or orchestra member to begin singing or playing.
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Opera Terms
First opera ever
The first opera ever is Dafne by Peri. It was probably performed in 1597-1598.
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Opera Facts
Beethoven's only opera
Fidelio is the only opera by Beethoven. It was first performed in 1805.
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Opera Facts
Rossini operas
I listed some operas I like by Rossini.
Ermione
Il turco in Italia
Il viaggio a Reims
La Cenerentola
L'italiana in Algeri
Le comte Ory
Semiramide
The Barber of Seville
William Tell
Ermione
Il turco in Italia
Il viaggio a Reims
La Cenerentola
L'italiana in Algeri
Le comte Ory
Semiramide
The Barber of Seville
William Tell
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Rossini Operas
Bizet: Carmen
Bizet: Carmen
Carmen is one of the most famous operas ever. By Georges Bizet, it was first performed in 1875. It is one of my favorite operas of all time. Carmen has very popular music, including the "Hanbanera" and "Toreador Song" arias. Elina Garanca stands out as Carmen, giving a great performance. This Carmen is a must see for new opera fans. This opera was performed in 2010 at the Met in New York City.
Carmen is one of the most famous operas ever. By Georges Bizet, it was first performed in 1875. It is one of my favorite operas of all time. Carmen has very popular music, including the "Hanbanera" and "Toreador Song" arias. Elina Garanca stands out as Carmen, giving a great performance. This Carmen is a must see for new opera fans. This opera was performed in 2010 at the Met in New York City.
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Opera Shows
Verdi: La traviata
Verdi: La traviata
La traviata, by Giuseppe Verdi, was first performed in 1853. This performance from 2005 in Salzburg, Austria has great singing by soprano singer Anna Netrebko and tenor Rolando Villazón. Verdi's music is very good throughout the opera. La traviata is one of my favorite operas.
La traviata, by Giuseppe Verdi, was first performed in 1853. This performance from 2005 in Salzburg, Austria has great singing by soprano singer Anna Netrebko and tenor Rolando Villazón. Verdi's music is very good throughout the opera. La traviata is one of my favorite operas.
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Opera Shows
Opera house
An opera house is a theater building used for opera performances. It consists of a stage, an orchestra pit, audience seating, and backstage facilities for costumes and set building.
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Opera Terms
Conductor
The conductor is the leader of the orchestra. A conductor is sometimes called maestro.
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Opera Terms
Purcell operas
I listed some operas I like by Purcell.
Dido and Aeneas
King Arthur
The Fairy-Queen
Dido and Aeneas
King Arthur
The Fairy-Queen
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Purcell Operas
Mozart operas
I listed some operas I like by Mozart.
Così fan tutte
Die Entführung aus dem Serail
Don Giovanni
Idomeneo
The Magic Flute
The Marriage of Figaro
Così fan tutte
Die Entführung aus dem Serail
Don Giovanni
Idomeneo
The Magic Flute
The Marriage of Figaro
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Mozart Operas
Monteverdi operas
I listed some operas I like by Monteverdi.
Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria
L'incoronazione di Poppea
L'Orfeo
Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria
L'incoronazione di Poppea
L'Orfeo
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Monteverdi Operas
Mezzo-soprano voice
Mezzo-soprano is a female voice between soprano and contralto.
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Opera Voices
Act
An act is a portion of an opera that is designated by the composer. Operas have several acts.
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Opera Terms
Aside
An aside is a comment from an actor directly to the audience that the other characters cannot hear.
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Opera Terms
Bravi
Bravi is a form of applause by members of the opera audience at the end of a pleasing performance. Bravi is for a group of performers.
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Opera Terms
Brava
Brava is a form of applause by members of the opera audience at the end of a pleasing performance. Brava is for a single woman.
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Opera Terms
Bravo
Bravo is a form of applause by members of the opera audience at the end of a pleasing performance. Bravo is for a single man.
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Opera Terms
Bizet: Carmen
Bizet: Carmen
Carmen is one of the most famous operas ever. By Georges Bizet, it was first performed in 1875. The "Hanbanera" and "Toreador Song" are very popular arias. The overture is also very famous. This recording has great singing and music, with Claudio Abbado and the London Symphony Orchestra. After hearing Carmen, you will be an opera fan forever. It is one of my favorite operas of all time.
Carmen is one of the most famous operas ever. By Georges Bizet, it was first performed in 1875. The "Hanbanera" and "Toreador Song" are very popular arias. The overture is also very famous. This recording has great singing and music, with Claudio Abbado and the London Symphony Orchestra. After hearing Carmen, you will be an opera fan forever. It is one of my favorite operas of all time.
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Opera Albums
Classical period operas
I listed some Classical period operas I like.
Fidelio - by Beethoven
La Cenerentola - by Rossini
Les Paladins - by Rameau
Médée - by Cherubini
The Barber of Seville - by Rossini
Fidelio - by Beethoven
La Cenerentola - by Rossini
Les Paladins - by Rameau
Médée - by Cherubini
The Barber of Seville - by Rossini
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Classical Period Operas
Verdi operas
I listed some operas I like by Verdi.
Aida
Don Carlos
Falstaff
Il trovatore
La traviata
Macbeth
Nabucco
Otello
Rigoletto
Aida
Don Carlos
Falstaff
Il trovatore
La traviata
Macbeth
Nabucco
Otello
Rigoletto
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Verdi Operas
Strauss operas
I listed some operas I like by Strauss.
Arabella
Der Rosenkavalier
Die Frau ohne Schatten
Elektra
Salome
Arabella
Der Rosenkavalier
Die Frau ohne Schatten
Elektra
Salome
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Strauss Operas
Handel operas
I listed some operas I like by Handel.
Acis and Galatea
Admeto
Agrippina
Alcina
Ariodante
Berenice
Giulio Cesare
Partenope
Rinaldo
Rodelinda
Searse
Semele
Tamerlano
Tolomeo
Acis and Galatea
Admeto
Agrippina
Alcina
Ariodante
Berenice
Giulio Cesare
Partenope
Rinaldo
Rodelinda
Searse
Semele
Tamerlano
Tolomeo
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Handel Operas
Lully operas
I listed some operas I like by Lully.
Acis et Galatée
Alceste
Amadis
Armide
Atys
Cadmus et Hermione
Persée
Phaëton
Proserpine
Psyché
Roland
Thésée
Acis et Galatée
Alceste
Amadis
Armide
Atys
Cadmus et Hermione
Persée
Phaëton
Proserpine
Psyché
Roland
Thésée
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Lully Operas