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Operas By Georges Bizet
Opera is a form of History of theatre#European theatre, Western theatre in which music is a fundamental component and dramatic roles are taken by Singing, singers. Such a "work" (the literal translation of the Italian word "opera") is typically a collaboration between a composer and a libretto, librettist and incorporates a number of the performing arts, such as acting, Theatrical scenery, scenery, costume, and sometimes dance or ballet. The performance is typically given in an opera house, accompanied by an orchestra or smaller musical ensemble, which since the early 19th century has been led by a conducting, conductor. Although musical theatre is closely related to opera, the two are considered to be distinct from one another. Opera is a key part of Western culture#Music, Western classical music, and Italian tradition in particular. Originally understood as an sung-through, entirely sung piece, in contrast to a play with songs, opera has come to include :Opera genres, numerous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macbeth Applause At Savonlinna Opera Festival In 2007 - Panoramio
''The Tragedy of Macbeth'', often shortened to ''Macbeth'' (), is a Shakespearean tragedy, tragedy by William Shakespeare, estimated to have been first performed in 1606 in literature, 1606. It dramatises the physically violent and damaging psychological effects of political ambitions and power. It was first published in the First Folio, Folio of 1623, possibly from a prompt book, and is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy. Scholars believe ''Macbeth'', of all the plays that Shakespeare wrote during the Jacobean era, reign of James VI and I, King James I, contains the most allusions to James, patron of Shakespeare's King's Men (playing company), acting company. In the play, a brave Scottish general named Macbeth (character), Macbeth receives a prophecy from a Three Witches, trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to violence by Lady Macbeth, his wife, Macbeth murders the king and takes the Scottish throne for himself. Then, r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
