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What are some qualities all good opera singers have?
a) a good voice b) passion for both the music and the characters c) musical ability d) a good memory e) dedication and willingness to sacrifice a little bit of fun free time. f) good actress g) utter passion for what they do, being onstage, singing, music, everything.
What has the author G M Shear written?
G. M. Shear has written: 'Commercial growing of watercress' -- subject(s): Watercress
What is the first black ensemble to play carnegie hall?
The Fisk Jubilee Singers, February 13, 1893. The first black instrumental ensemble on record was P.G. (Perry G.) Lowery & His Famous Band, April 18, 1902.
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.
Why are FBI agents called G men?
G for government.
