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Who composed the opera Radamisto?
Radamisto is an opera in three acts by George Frideric Handel to an Italian libretto by Nicola Francesco Haym, based on L'amor tirannico, o Zenobia by Domenico Lalli and Zenobia by Matteo Noris. It was Handel's first opera for the Royal Academy of Music.
Which major composers wrote in opera buffa?
Allesandro Scarlatti, Johann Adolf Hasse, Leonardo Vinci, Nicola Porpora, George Frideric Handel, Tommaso Traetta, Christoph Willibald von Gluck, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and others.
What is the music on the PBS ad for World during which a female sings something like opera set to footage of bombing from an airplane?
Lascia ch'io pianga, from the opera Rinaldo, by G.F. Handel
What is the difference between Classical Opera and Opera of Verdi?
Within this context -- any Verdi opera would be considered a classical opera.
What is a drama set to music?
Melodrama or Opera .
What was Domenico Scarlatti's family?
Domenico Scarlatti's father was Alessandro Scarlatti, a very famous opera composer.
What Opera composer was born in Sicily 1660?
Allessandro Scarlatti
What has the author Domenico Beccafumi written?
Domenico Beccafumi has written: 'L' opera completa del Beccafumi'
What has the author Domenico Danzuso written?
Domenico Danzuso has written: 'Musica, musicisti e teatri a Catania' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Catalogs, History and criticism, Music, Opera 'Domenico Danzuso' -- subject(s): Opera, Reviews
What is a favourite Neapolitan opera?
Two examples are operas by Scarlatti were Eraclea (1700), Mitridate (1707).
What has the author Edward Joseph Dent written?
Edward Joseph Dent has written: 'Opera' -- subject(s): Opera, History and criticism 'Alessandro Scarlatti: his life and works' -- subject(s): Accessible book 'Foundations of English opera' -- subject(s): Opera, History and criticism, English Opera 'Selected essays' -- subject(s): History and criticism, Music 'Alessandro Scarlatti' -- subject(s): Accessible book 'Mozart's operas' -- subject(s): Opera, Mozart, Johann Chrysostom Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791. Operas, Mozart, Johann Chrysostom Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791, Opera's
Who was the founder of the Neapolitan School of Opera?
Traditionally, the founding of Neopolitan Opera is attributed to Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725), and he certainly was one of its most important figures. However that is somewhat of an oversimplification. See Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians for information.
Who composed the opera Radamisto?
Radamisto is an opera in three acts by George Frideric Handel to an Italian libretto by Nicola Francesco Haym, based on L'amor tirannico, o Zenobia by Domenico Lalli and Zenobia by Matteo Noris. It was Handel's first opera for the Royal Academy of Music.
Which major composers wrote in opera buffa?
Allesandro Scarlatti, Johann Adolf Hasse, Leonardo Vinci, Nicola Porpora, George Frideric Handel, Tommaso Traetta, Christoph Willibald von Gluck, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and others.
What was Gaetano Donizetti known for?
Domenico Gaetano Maria Donizetti (1797-1848) was an Italian opera composer. Some of his best-know operas are "L'elisir d'amore" and "Lucia di Lammermoor".
What has the author Nick Rossi written?
Nick Rossi has written: 'Domenico Cimarosa' -- subject(s): Composers, Opera, Biography, 18th century 'Opera in Italy today' -- subject(s): Guidebooks, Opera, Music festivals 'Music of our time' -- subject(s): History and criticism, Music 'Music through the centuries' -- subject(s): Music appreciation, Composers, Musical analysis
What should you wear to a matinee opera?
You should wear something presentable to a matinee opera, but less formal than for an evening performance.
