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La Curandera
''La Curandera'' is an opera composed by Robert Xavier Rodriguez to a primarily English libretto by Mary Medrick. It was commissioned and premiered by Opera Colorado in April 2006. ReferencesRobert Xavier Rodríguez: ''La Curandera'' Programme Note, G. Schirmer, Inc, 2006. Retrieved 21 February 2008. *Information sheet from composer's websit*Marc Shulgold''Rocky Mountain News'', May 13, 2006. Retrieved 21 February 2008. Operas Operas by Robert Xavier Rodriguez 2006 operas Operas set in Mexico English-language operas {{English-opera-stub Opera Colorado chooses Dr. Michael P. Bautista as the Scenic Designer for the world premiere. His unit set was the answer for the production because it had to travel and the set changes had to take place rapidly so it wouldn't interfere with the pacing of the production. So it was designed with a variety of moveable parts that helped the scenic changes and it looked like a traditional Mexican dwelling, a hotel and an airport to support the loca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Opera
Opera is a form of theatre in which music is a fundamental component and dramatic roles are taken by singers. Such a "work" (the literal translation of the Italian word "opera") is typically a collaboration between a composer and a librettist and incorporates a number of the performing arts, such as acting, 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 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 the Western classical music tradition. Originally understood as an entirely sung piece, in contrast to a play with songs, opera has come to include numerous genres, including some that include spoken dialogue such as '' Singspiel'' and '' Opéra comique''. In traditional number opera, singers employ two styles of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
