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- Dance In Opera. And I'm Not Talking Ballet!We all know that opera and dance have been intertwined since the beginning, and in France they were co-equal arts living in the same space. But have you ever given thought to all of those moments in opera where dance actually moves the drama along, not a tacked on, pretty addition to the opera but an important part of the narrative? Let's talk about it!21 min
- Scaling the Heights: Coloratura SopranosIn a series of occasional surveys of specialized voice types here are a few words (and a few sound clips) of every opera lover's stratospheric dream...the coloratura soprano. When the composer says 'jump', she asks 'how high?'22 min
- Is There Recitative In Modern Opera?
Whatever happened to recitative? Did it die with Donizetti or did composers somehow carry on the style? And more importantly, does recitative still have a place in so called modern opera?
16 min - Overtures, Part DeuxLet's continue our discussion of the opera overture by looking at Mozart, Rossini and the composers of our 2009 Season operas. More on the evolution of the overture...20 min
- Sinfonias, Preludes and Overtures: Where Do We Begin?Let's take a little time out to focus on the role of the orchestra in opera, beginning at the beginning: the overture. What is the role of the overture? Since it's the first music you hear, it's pretty important, right? Well, maybe. Here's a brief history.17 min
- Are You New? Here's How To Really Enjoy An Evening At The Opera!Are you dreading it? Are you looking forward to it? You're just putting up with it because your wife wants to go? Which opera is good to bring the kids to? Give me 15 minutes, I'll show you how to have a good time at the opera, from dinner before to drinks after!14 min
- Benjamin Britten and English OperaBritten, the composer of "Peter Grimes" which San Diego Opera will be producing in 2009, was a crucial link to composers today who work in the English language. Let's explore his contribution to the art.26 min
- The Vocal Cadenza: Some Singers Just Want to Show Off!Besides defining just what a cadenza is, let's go a bit further and ask ourselves if there are dramatic or even emotional reasons for cadenzas, or are they just an opportunity for a singer to milk applause from the audience?18 min
- Massenet. The French Puccini?
In my humble opinion, Massenet and Puccini are speaking essentially the same language and share a similar turn-of-the-century aesthetic. Listen in and see if you agree!
20 min - Thematic Reminiscence: Come Again?Yes it's a formidable name, but it's one of the most easily recognizable techniques that composers use to pull their operas together. Spend a few moments and let me give you some great examples from our 2009 season!19 min
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Give us 15 minutes a week, we'll give you the operatic world! Learn all about the music and stories behind this great art form, and explore the San Diego Opera 2008 Season: Tannhauser, Maria Stuarda,…
Cavalleria rusticana, Pagliacci, Aida and The Pearl Fishers.