Musical Theater vs Opera: Which is More Your Style?

In this captivating video, Cassandra performs the beloved classic "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" alongside Pianist Leesa Dahl, captured during her unforgettable April 7th, 2024 recital at St. Paul’s Chapel in New York City. Additionally, she delves into the intriguing similarities and differences between Musical Theater and Opera, offering insights into what sets each art form apart. Don't miss this enchanting blend of music and exploration!
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Opera for Black Folks is an enriching channel led by Cassandra Douglas, a classically trained soprano and content creator. Through her unique lens as a performing artist and Jamaican woman, she offers a captivating exploration of navigating a career in the classical arts.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:17 - Welcome
0:33 - Musical Theater Vs Opera
0:49 - What Makes them Similar
1:10 - What Makes Them Different
4:14 - Wizard of Oz Fun Facts
5:19 - Wizard of Oz Act 1 introduction
6:35 - Aria: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
10:36 - Thanks for Watching!
Music & Photo credits:
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• Musical: The Wizard of Oz
• Pianist: Leesa Dahl
Equipment:
• Camera: Sony ZV-1 - a.co/fRY8TmQ
• Microphone: Rode Microphone
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• Lighting: Neewer Ring Light
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• Tripod: Manfrotto

[@claudiadouglas6352]

Love it❤

[@OperaForBlackFolks]

Thank you for watching!

[@philsfilm]

Beautiful presentation and performance.

[@OperaForBlackFolks]

Thanks for watching l! 💛✨

[@chiensyang]

Thanks. I always wanted to know the difference between operas and musicals.

[@OperaForBlackFolks]

I enjoyed researching the differences! Glad you enjoyed it! 💛✨

[@cm5061]

Also, a big difference is that musical theatre often has spoken text, whereas operas are usually sung through. There is, of course some overlap here (a great example of this is Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, which, while billing itself as a musical, is completely sung through).

[@cm5061]

Nevermind you said this. Sorry, I just really wanted to be annoying about Great Comet.

[@chiensyang]

Another famous example of the opera with spoken text is Carmen.