![]() ![]() Years later their operas are exploited by Mussolini and the Nazis. Verdi and Wagner turn operas into nationalist propaganda. "Fidelio." A patriotic duet in Auber’s “La Muette de Portici” begins a revolution in 1830s Brussels. The storming of the Bastille in France ignites the “rescue” operas, including Beethoven’s "Le Mariage de Figaro" is an opera about the rich and powerful (including Emperor Joseph II) treating their employees like slaves and play things. Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" (04:03) Mozart produces an operatic version of Beaumarchais' banned "Le Mariage de Figaro." Like his predecessor Monteverdi, Mozart uses musical drama as a vehicle for powerful messages. With the success of his second opera, "Arianna," opera moves to Venice with its 19 opera houses. Monteverdi's patron, Duke Gonzaga, gives him political access, and he chooses his stories well. Political Influences and Accesses (03:58) Having typical spoken parts sung is better for getting sensitive ideas across. Monteverdi creates dramatic stories though songs, including the use of “recitative” for stylistic unity and cohesion. ![]() A bricked-out attic room is discovered in the Mantua castle where Monteverdi performed for the Duke. Monteverdi composes "L'Orfeo," borrowing church music. Camerata (03:03)Īrtists, writers, poets, philosophers, and scientists make up the Camerata which creates an art form combining music, poetry, dance, drama, and design in the manner of Greek tragedy. Opera is born in Italy 400 years ago in Florence. History of opera intertwines with Italian nation. Opera is a way of life in Verona and throughout Italy with its fusing of music and universal stories. It is the only form of music which interfaces the real word with love, death, and politics. With its excitement, rage, and passion, opera bursts explosively onto the musical scene.
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