satirical matter to draw attention to hypocrisy. Opera in particular constantly reflects the already built social constructs around the composer and the time. It is like a self-fulfilling prophesy because that music broadcasts to the general population these constructs and they are then reflected in the music. Opera shows the public how men and women are supposed to act and art imitates life (and vice versa). A classic example of gender roles in opera is Monteverdi’s Orfeo and its argued role reversal
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Bailey‚ Chairman of the Board of the Utah Opera Organization is leaning toward positively supporting the merger of the Opera and the Symphony Orchestra. Bailey favors the proposed merger for the following reasons‚ due to the economic climate the operas financial stability‚ although stable at present‚ could be at risk for decline in the years to come due to the declining public and private support. Also‚ he and the Opera trustees would like to see the opera become a top-tier organization‚ and with
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I caught the faint laughter of the museum inhabitants and the shuffle of their feet‚ but other than that‚ I walked around the Metropolitan Museum in silence. The statues looked ethereal and stoic‚ the clay figures reminded me of a paused TV‚ but I was searching for something that I could hear. I strolled up to Gao Keming’s handscroll “Stream and Mountains under Fresh Snow” and the painting was more than what you could catch at a first glance. I caught the sound of a rushing steam‚ the stuffed crunch
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if viewed or taken from another perspective. The Phantom of the Opera is a classic‚ musical romance film popular because of its emphasis on love‚ constant entertainment‚ and powerfully touching music. The Phantom of the Opera is a popular novel and play which is still determined as one of the longest running show in history‚ and one of the most lucrative entertainment enterprises of all time. Both versions of the Phantom of the Opera movie‚ having radical differences but still being of the same kind
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While opera had been thriving in Europe since its beginnings in the 16th century‚ 19th century America was still a relatively young‚ focusing its growth elsewhere. Musically‚ opera did not appeal to the common American‚ who was much more interested in simpler tastes. Interest in opera was mostly shared among the upper class elite‚ and due to the lack of a middle class‚ wasn’t largely established in the general public until the turn of the 20th century. Socioeconomic limitations reinforced the exclusivity
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Complicated relationships seem to be a recurring theme throughout Italian Opera. In the movie version of the opera Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni‚ this seems to ring true. This opera is an example of realism‚ also known as verismo. This film version of the opera is focused on love and jealousy filled with symbolic music and a great libretto. The story revolves around Santuzza‚ Turiddu‚ Alfio‚ Lola‚ and Mamma Lucia. Yelena Obraztsova as Santuzza‚ in a soprano voice‚ is a peasant girl from
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of Commerce is the Associate College of Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff Met) Cardiff Metropolitan University was formerly known as University of Wales Institute‚ Cardiff (UWIC). First of all‚ I decided to study at London School of Commerce (LSC) since it is a member of British Council and recognised by the UK Government as one of the most trusted Higher Education Institutions in Britain. LSC is the Associate College of Cardiff Metropolitan University (University of Wales Institute‚ Cardiff
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MY SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE Against the stunning backdrop of the sydney harbour‚ lies this graceful architectural piece of urban sculpture‚ glistening in the sun and aglow at night. Pearl of austrailia jewel of sydney;The Sydney Opera House. Built in 1957-1973 and designed by John Utzon‚ proudly treasured by the people of austrailia and internationally admired‚ a master piece of modern architecture. In its relatively short lifetime it has gained a reputation as a world class performimg
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I. Central Problem How can the Metropolitan Housing Project Company meet their objectives in three years? II. Objectives: 1. Settle their liabilities relative to their project 2. To sell all residential lots 3. Have a realistic plan III. Alternative Courses of Actions: 1. Sell all residential lots to government housing agencies or organizations Pros: a. Capital will increase‚ thus‚ providing a way to lower liabilities b. There is a possibility of having the sites sold faster
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