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Opera is the fastest growing of all the performing arts, attracting audiences of all ages who are enthralled by the gorgeous music, vivid drama, and magnificent production values. If you've decided that the time has finally come to learn about opera and discover for yourself what it is about opera that sends your normally reserved friends into states of ecstatic abandon, this is the book for you.

Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts.For More Information Visit www.patreon.com/operaunbound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take a captivating journey into the world of opera—from its dramatic origins and legendary voices to its grand spectacles and modern reinventions. Whether you're a lifelong aficionado or a curious newcomer, this six-part series hits every high note.For more fascinating and engaging podcasts, visit: https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/4iH8F6y

To watch any opera lover listen to a favorite work, eyes clenched tight in concentration and passion, often betraying a tear, is to be almost envious. What must it be like, you might think, to love a piece of music so much?And now one of music's most gifted teachers is offering you the opportunity to answer that very question, in a spellbinding series of 32 lectures that will introduce you to the transcendentally beautiful performing art that has enthralled audiences for more than 400 years.

For anyone who has been intimidated, overwhelmed, or just plain confused by what they think opera is, Who’s Afraid of Opera? offers a lively, easy-to-follow guide to what author Michael Walsh describes as “the greatest art form yet invented by humankind.” From opera’s origins in Renaissance Italy to the Who’s rock odyssey “Tommy”, and Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods”, Walsh explores what opera is and what it’s not, what makes a great singer, and why it takes Tristan so long to die.

L’instant drama, c’est le rendez-vous audio qui ouvre les coulisses des spectacles.À chaque épisode, la dramaturge de la maison, Agnès Terrier, remonte le fil d’une œuvre : ses origines, son histoire, sa fabrique...Un format court pour mieux comprendre, mieux écouter, et entrer dans le spectacle avant de le découvrir ou pour le redécouvrir ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

New opera enthusiasts and seasoned aficionados alike will delight in Dale Harris' witty and insightful analyses of The Barber of Seville, Madame Butterfly, Aida, and Lucia de Lammermoor. The notable music critic, whose lectures at the Metropolitan used to be sell-out events, examines these operas in terms of libretto, plot, music, performance history, and cultural background, amply illustrated with musical examples.

The Phantom of the Opera tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius who haunts the Paris Opera House. Mesmerized by the talents and beauty of the young soprano Christine, the Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her.View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe Check out our ad free subscription: adfreesounds.com The best audiobooks - Our collection includes memoirs, fiction, non fiction, and more!www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/audiobooksFairy Tales, Short Stories and ...

Trasmissione settimanale a cura di Giovanni Giammarino sull'opera francese dell'ottocento

Rigoletto gilt als das erste Meisterwerk von Giuseppe Verdi und begründet seinen Weltruhm. Bereits bei der Uraufführung, im Jahr 1851 am Teatro La Fenice in Venedig, feierte sie einen überwältigenden Erfolg und wurde in den folgenden Jahren in ganz Europa aufgeführt. Das Libretto stammt von Francesco Maria Piave und beruht auf dem Melodrama Le roi s’amuse von Victor Hugo. Die Oper steht bis heute im Programm zahlreicher Opernhäuser und ist nach wie vor eine der meistgespielten italienischen Opern.

Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three ...

When Adelheid Wette asked her brother, Engelbert Humperdinck, to compose music for some enchanting childrens lyrics shed penned, little did they know this would spark a remarkable collaboration. What emerged is a beloved Grand Opera that has captivated audiences around the globe. In this audio book, immerse yourself in the beautifully recited libretto of HÄNSEL AND GRETEL, A FAIRY OPERA IN THREE ACTS, brought to life by the talented Brian Fullen. Join the journey of Hänsel and Gretel as they encounter whimsical characters and face the menacing Witch. Featuring a stellar cast, this rendition ...

When Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in 1791 at the age of just 35, he nonetheless left behind the defining composition in every available musical genre of his time: symphony, chamber music, masses, and above all - opera. Opera was the prestige genre of the era, and the thought of it, Mozart wrote, made him, "beside myself at once." It was a form he loved dearly, depending on it heavily for personal, professional, artistic, and financial reasons of the greatest weight.

C’era una volta una principessa che spazzava la cenere. E poi c’era un barbiere che manteneva segreti. E c’era anche un ciarlatano che vendeva finte pozioni magiche e una serva così furba da comandare il suo padrone. E tutti questi personaggi ci sono ancora, vivono, si raccontano e cantano sui palchi di tutto il mondo. In Opera Piccola Piccola raccontiamo le grandi storie - e le melodie - delle opere liriche italiane più amate, da La Cenerentola a Rigoletto, da L’elisir d’amore al Barbiere di Siviglia: Florencia Di Stefano Abichain ci accompagna, insieme alla narratrice Alessia ...

The Beggars Opera, penned by John Gay in 1728 and featuring music arranged by Johann Christoph Pepusch, is a brilliant ballad opera that cleverly satirizes the Italian opera craze sweeping London at the time. Instead of grand historical or mythological figures, this engaging piece tells the story of beggars, highwaymen, and women of the town, all set to the lively tunes of popular street ballads, hymns, and folk songs from the era, including melodies inspired by Handel and others. With a remarkable run of 62 performances—an astounding record for any play in 18th-century England—the opera ...

Stanchi dei soliti riassunti accademici? Entrate nel dietro le quinte più emozionante, irriverente e appassionato del melodramma. "Opere da...Brivido!" è il podcast che smonta i miti e accende i riflettori sui drammi, le farse e le rivoluzioni musicali che hanno plasmato la storia dell'opera. Non siamo qui solo per raccontare la trama, ma per svelare l'intrigo dietro ogni aria, il contesto storico che ha ispirato ogni compositore e il lato umano dei suoi personaggi.Diviso in aree tematiche, il nostro viaggio sarà caratterizzato da:Un percorso cronologico per capire come è nato e cresciuto ...

Through a deft compilation of primary sources—letters, memoirs, and personal accounts from composers, librettists, and performers—Michael Rose re-creates for his readers the circumstances that gave rise to fifteen operatic milestones. From Monteverdi and Mozart to Puccini and Berg, each chapter focuses on a well-known opera and tells the story that lies behind its creation.

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Step into the shadows of an enchanting theatre, now under new management. Witness a diva who believes she has the voice to captivate, a young ingenue with undeniable talent, and a mysterious masked figure whose wrath knows no bounds when his desires go unmet. With a backdrop of secrets, intrigues, and the peril of falling chandeliers, the legend of the Phantom of the Opera unfolds before your very ears! (Summary by Karen Savage)

Here is the colorful story of sometimes temperamental composers and even more temperamental singers working in an art form which has produced some of man's noblest artistic creations. This absorbing history is illustrated by over 100 musical examples by Naxos artists as well as some of the greatest singers of the 20th century, including Enrico Caruso and Fyodor Chaliapin.