Yes! I remember an assignment I had in school on the history of opera, I was so overwhelmed because I had so much information, but this video makes it all seem so clear. Thank you very much!!
I always liked classical music,especially settings only for piano or even orchestra one’s,but never really got into opera,although my father loves it,I’ve been trying to start with l’orfeo but until I saw the clip featured in this video,I hadn’t had made any emotional connection to it,now I’m hooked,thank you!
Lumping all of "opera" into one category is specious reasoning. They are not ALL "theatrical" genres or "musical" genres. Different works emphasize and function quite differently relative to the audience.
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Yes! I remember an assignment I had in school on the history of opera, I was so overwhelmed because I had so much information, but this video makes it all seem so clear. Thank you very much!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for making this! I was assigned a deep dive presentation on the Florentine Camerata so this was super helpful and informative :))
That was great. Knowing the history of this art form makes watching a performance all the more enjoyable.
I recently listened to l'Orfeo (directed by Gardiner). I enjoyed it very much. I didn't know this opera very well. But it was a pleasant introduction.
I always liked classical music,especially settings only for piano or even orchestra one’s,but never really got into opera,although my father loves it,I’ve been trying to start with l’orfeo but until I saw the clip featured in this video,I hadn’t had made any emotional connection to it,now I’m hooked,thank you!
So what was the period of multiple choruses? I seem to recall listening to a piece with four four-part choruses, singing at the same time.
Lumping all of "opera" into one category is specious reasoning. They are not ALL "theatrical" genres or "musical" genres. Different works emphasize and function quite differently relative to the audience.