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Claudio Monteverdi
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∙ 13y agoOrpheo
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∙ 15y agoFor a time yes. But Opera evolved and is continually evolving so it would take a full history to explain. He did symbolise a change and did influence, to an extent, what came after. He composed during 1500 - 1600's and if you compare the operas of say, Verdi, Puccini, Wagner etc to his, you will see a huge evolution in style, composition etc.
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∙ 10y agoBecause he wrote music.
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What language does the word opera originate from?
'opera' is Italian for 'work' and an abbreviation of 'opera in musica'.
Is Opera a noun?
Yes the word opera is a noun. An opera is a theatrical piece of work combining music and drama.
What is the earliest surviving Italian opera?
Objection! That's a loaded question!Dafne (1598) was the first known work of the genre we call opera. The libretto was by Corsi and the music by Peri. Unfortunately, this work is lost, we just know about it from contemporary descriptions.Euridice (1600) is the first surviving opera. The libretto was by Rinuccini, music by Peri, with some portions by Caccini. This was also significant in that it used recitative, a foundation of operatic storytelling.But--what was the first "great" opera? My vote is for Monteverdi's Orfeo, libretto by Striggio, premiered in 1607. Monteverdi was easily a superior composer to Peri, perhaps the best of his era. His interpretive skills were second to none, and he used a well-planned mix of recitative, aria, and choruses (many in his superb madrigal style). This is an excellent drama and has worn well over the years; if I had to convince someone that 17th-century opera is worth listening to, this is the work I to which I would point them.But--again!--another important "first" opera was Andromeda (1637) by Ferrari, which was the first performance in the first public opera house, in Venice. All of the preceding works were virtually one-off productions for special occasions, with only sporadic repeats. The opening of an opera house as an ongoing business venture changed the nature of the genre significantly.
What is the meaning of opera?
An opera is a dramatic work set to music. It is a genre of classical music. Some synonyms for opera are magnum opus, music, production, and composition.
Does Opera Mini work on any cell phone?
Opera Mini works on most, if not all, cellphones with Java support.
What are the instruments that vivaldi played?
Monteverdi's work is seen as transitional between the Renaissance and Baroque periods. He also developed opera into a major dramatic and musical form. Read more about his work in the Related Web Links to the left.
Who wrote Turandot?
Verdi composed the opera 'Otello' There is also an 'Otello' by Rossini. It's much less well-known, but it gets the occasional performance and there are recordings.
Who wrote William tell overture?
According to Wikipedia: "The overture to the opera William Tell, with its high-energy finale, is a very familiar work composed by Gioachino Rossini in 1829."
What language does the word opera originate from?
'opera' is Italian for 'work' and an abbreviation of 'opera in musica'.
When was the term opera first used?
"Opera" is the plural of the Italian word "opus", meaning "work". The term as applied to the musical composition and/or performance probably came into existence in the late 16th or early 17th century.
Did Edvard Grieg ever compose an opera?
There are pieces of a work called Olav Trygvason, but only three scenes were ever completed. Apart from that, Grieg never composed another opera. He did however write incidental music to a play by Henrik Ibsen known as Peer Gynt, but this is not technically an opera since there wasn't a voice part.
Where does the word opera comes from?
Opera literally means 'work' an abbreviation of 'opera in musical'That wasn't really what they asked was it... (from Londer)
What country of origin does the word opera come from?
'Opera' is the Italian for 'work'. It is an abbreviation for 'opera in musica'.
Origins the word opera?
Italian 'work'. An abbreviation of 'opera in musica'.
Is Opera a noun?
Yes the word opera is a noun. An opera is a theatrical piece of work combining music and drama.
What does the root word opera mean?
the latin word opera means (work)
The opera The Barber of Seville was composed by?
Giovanni Paisiello and Gioacchino Antonio Rossini composed operas of this name. Paisiello's came first (1782), and Rossini's followed in 1816. Rossini at first called his verson 'Almaviva, ossia L′inutile precauzione', to distinguish it from the pre-existing work.
