common to find ourselves diverted in others’ stories. In 1853‚ Giuseppe Verdi offered a new source of entertainment‚ as he presented the world with La traviata. Not only did it stir the European 19th century society‚ but it is still today a very controversial opera. Since its beginning‚ the main character‚ Violetta‚ became the central source for outrage and discussion. All because she was a courtesan‚ and this very well-known opera was seen by righteous women. The story portrays her as a powerful lady
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Assignment 4: Vivaldi and Venetian Opera It is apparent just based upon time period (without even initial consideration of the source reading) that gender most definitely played a role in the reception of Vivaldi’s concertos during his lifetime; as one of the musicians who oversaw the instruction of the schools for music students‚ it is highly likely that he had a hand in shaping the ways by which students in each group were taught‚ and thus had an influence on gender role in a society of musicians
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The term opera seria refers to the noble and ‘serious’ style of Italian opera that predominated in Europe from 1710- 1770 however this term was rarely used during this time and only really attained common usage when it was becoming unfashionable. The phrase opera buffa was first used as an informal description of the Italian comic operas which were especially associated with developments in Naples during the first half of the eighteenth century. The development of the opera buffa was parallel with
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In a small town in Boston‚ America‚ there are those relationships that can’t be understood. Samantha and Richard have been married for 20-year. They have had two beautiful daughters‚ Alice and Laura. Richard always wonders if Alice really is his daughter because he doesn’t feel there is any connect between him and Alice. Beside‚ he really likes her so he decided to hire a spy to find out about Alice’s DNA. Coincidently‚ the spy Richard hired is Mark – Laura’s husband. But Mark has also made a promising
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Classical Opera THE question of what sort of music should be employed in opera is a fundamental one‚ and has given rise to more controversies‚ heart-burnings‚ and recriminations than any other matter‚ since it lies at the root of all differences between schools or individuals. In the earliest times‚ we find a declamatory style; in the works of the Venetians‚ melody asserts itself; with Scarlatti‚ musical learning is pressed into service; in the epoch of Handel‚ a conventional form dominates the
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WELCOME TO PEKING OPERA Min Doh I organized basic facts and simple information mainly related to my presentation‚ however the actual contents might be different because I did not want to add any spoiler. :-) Brief Introduction & History Peking opera of China is a national treasure with a history of 200 years. Through a period of more than half a century of combination and integration of various kinds of opera there evolved the present Peking opera‚ the biggest kind of opera in China‚ whose richness
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“The Phantom of the Opera‚” has always been intriguing to me‚ it is now even more so that I look at it through a more educated musical lens. This musical expertly uses centuries old classic opera techniques‚ and musical elements‚ to create its enticing and captivating scenes. This short essay will include an analysis of the musical elements it uses to highlight each actors character traits‚ to set the scenes‚ develop the plot‚ and to bring forth the intense emotions it draws from the audience.
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Business Negotiations Summary of My negotiation from the Opera-case and how I think it was different from other cases The Opera case was a case about relationship and reputation‚ it made the negotiation a little bit different. We discussed the case in a more open way and were really honest to each other‚ we also applied many of the things we had learnt from the book and classes. When I compared with other cases I could see how we negotiated in a less stressful way and did focus on the problem
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Sydney Opera House: Jørn Utzon- 1957. Ask almost anybody anywhere in the world to suggest something they associated with Sydney and the answer is likely to be the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. Without doubt the two landmarks‚ in many people ’s minds‚ define and epitomize Sydney. It is fair to suggest in fact that the harbour area of Sydney defines what would otherwise be a rather homogenous‚ dense‚ European type city. Devoid of the harbour area‚ what remains of the 4700 or
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Summary of The Phantom of the Opera Cristine Daae‚ a young soprano‚ has a unconventional relationship with the Phantom of the Opera. Raoul‚ a childhood friend of Christine‚ comes back to win over her heart. As the tension between these three heats up‚ everyone’s fate seems to rest in Christine’s hands. Who will she choose? Her childhood sweetheart? Or her deepest desire? Begins when an opera ghost terrorizes the cast and crew of the French Opera House while tutoring a chorus girl. He finally drives
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