German composer‚ Wilhelm Richard Wagner‚ was born May 22‚ 1813 in Leipzig‚ Germany and lived until February 13‚ 1883. Beyond his composing‚ Wagner was also known for being a great conductor‚ music theorist‚ and essayist throughout his life. Wagner was primarily raised by his mother‚ Johanne‚ as his father‚ Friedrich died when he was just a baby. Wagner’s biological father could have been one of a few men at the time‚ casting a shadow on his true origins. He ended up taking his name
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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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WAGNER “One of the crucial figures in the history of nineteenth-century music” Richard Wagner is‚ without a doubt one of if not the most controversial figure of the nineteenth-century. Possessed of a large ego ‚ a smooth way with women and music endorsed by Hitler himself in no way makes for a subtle character. There is no middle ground when it comes to Wagner‚ he is either loved and praised as a genius or scorned and called overrated. Regardless of ones opinion of the man his influence
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Homestead Act. Many individuals and families went west to seek their fortune and a home on what was once called the great American desert. Moving westward was a difficult process‚ and many were forced to leave their old lives behind completely. In "A Wagner Matinee‚" written by Willa Cather‚ the characterization of Aunt Georgiana‚ a woman who leaves Boston to elope with a young man going west‚ is used to illustrate the theme; that sometimes decisions need to be made‚ and although one might regret it
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Opera and Musicals Opera and musicals are popular performing arts of the world. Since a majority of people think that musicals are a lighter and an easier genre of performing art than opera‚ musicals are more widely appreciated than opera in this century. Opera and musicals both consist of music‚ stage‚ story‚ performer and audience‚ however‚ there are numerous differences among these elements. Opera’s history begins in Italy in late 16th century with a group called Camerata. Camerata was
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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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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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