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Claudio Monteverdi
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MaxineFor 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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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.
What was the construction date of the Sydney Opera House?
Work commenced on the Sydney Opera House in 1959. The building was completed in 1973.
