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Italian and German opera characteristics?
Italian operas are either opera buffa or opera seria. opera buffa is a comedy. opera seria is a drama. Italian operas often have Bel canto. it means beautiful singing. all i know for German operas are that its very emotional. its not always beautiful, it may sound ugly. sorry that's all i know for Germany. hope that helps.
What is the difference between Italian French and English operas?
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What different languages have been used for opera?
Operas can be written in any language, but most great western operas are in Italian, German, or French, though there are some great English and Russian works. Those five languages should cover the most common opera repertoire, but lots of contemporary operas are being written in less common languages, even Klingon and Esperanto, or even a mix of languages.
Who wrote Italian operas and English oratorios?
George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)
Who did verdi compose his operas for?
Verdi composed not for the the Italian elite, but for a mass public who's main entertainment was opera.
