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Now Available: "Opera for Everyone" By Megan Steigerwald Ille! this book explores how one opera company represents the economic precarity and aesthetic possibilities of operatic performance in the twenty-first century U.S.. Start reading #OpenAccess here: https://lnkd.in/g38sgDHU

The most performed opera worldwide and after seeing LA Opera's recent production, it's no wonder. My review: https://lnkd.in/gTPVTwtH #opera #verdi #performingarts #fashiondesign #costumedesign #classicalmusic #setdesign #literature #frenchliterature #paris

Here is our review of Tosca at the Met Opera https://bit.ly/3XVwgHy

Arias come in different shapes and sizes but in essence they are ‘songs’ in an opera and are used by the composer to communicate what characters are thinking and feeling. Many arias are lyrical and not unique to opera, as they also appear in oratorios, cantatas, and other vocal genres. In Conversation focuses on some of the well known and best lived arias in the operatic repertoire https://lnkd.in/gJ7XBvx9

Now Available: "Contemporary Opera in Flux" edited by Yayoi U. Everett is a collection of essays examining operas that push the conventional boundaries of opera and advance the work of underrepresented composers. This book is #OpenAccess! Start reading here: https://lnkd.in/gb5jqdZn

"Farewell My Concubine" is a traditional Chinese opera. It tells the story of the Chu-Han contention period. The main characters include Xiang Yu, Yu Ji and Liu Bang. This play has a very high status on the Chinese opera stage and is known as "the best of Chinese opera". In terms of performance form, "Farewell My Concubine" is usually presented in the form of Peking Opera, but some local operas also have corresponding performance versions. The performance of this play is usually very intense. The actors express the emotions and storyline of the characters vividly through singing, acting, reciting, fighting and other skills. In addition, "Farewell My Concubine" is also a play with very cultural connotations. It is not only a historical story, but also a heritage of culture and tradition. This play has an important position in China's cultural life. Many people know about it and have a high evaluation of its performance and storyline. In short, "Farewell My Concubine" is not only a drama, but also a heritage of culture and tradition. Through the performances and storylines of the actors, people can feel the charm and essence of Chinese traditional culture.

Datapac, Ireland’s leading technology solutions and services provider, has announced the renewal of its sponsorship with the National Opera House in a new deal valued at €150,000 over the next four years. The move marks the latest chapter in a decades-spanning partnership that has supported the venue in delivering world-class performances and events. As the official ICT sponsor to the National Opera House, Datapac’s proactive support enables the National Opera House to roll out its extensive programme of events to citizens and international visitors annually. This includes the Wexford Festival Opera, which welcomes patrons from over 20 countries each year. https://lnkd.in/ewYXUJge 📸 Karen O’Connor, General Manager, Datapac, and Randall Shannon, Executive Director, Wexford Festival Opera

Exploring "Star Quest: Space Pirates of Andromeda" Join us as we dive into John’s exciting new book, "Star Quest: Space Pirates of Andromeda". We discuss its themes, the inspiration behind writing it, and our usual knack for staying on topic, all within the thrilling world of space opera! #SpaceOpera #StarQuest #BookReview #ScienceFiction #SpacePirates #JohnsNewBook #LiteraryDiscussion #GenreExploration #BookRecommendations #Andromeda

The verb we use in Italian to say 'to decide' is 'decidere’. However, in opera libretti when it comes to making a crucial decision, such as repudiating Ottavia, following the Commendatore, loving Alfredo, or resisting Scarpia’s harassement, the verb to be used is another one! Enjoy some libretti excerpts from 1643 to 1900 and add 'risolvere' to your Operatic Italian Glossary! (By the way, do you know what 'risolvere' means in standard Italian?)