Opera

The early opera beginnings trace back to ancient Greek theatre, Medieval musical dramas, Renaissance music and dance, Camerata group and first opera Dafne.

Feb 11, 2012 - Tel Asiado

The vast cultural heritage that is linked to great opera productions springs to life when strolling through actual locations. Seville is rich in these.

Nov 13, 2011 - Mari Nicholson

As music sales and tour revenue continue to free-fall, some forward-thinking popstars have jumped ship and opted to try their talents at a different genre.

Jun 20, 2011 - Mike Cobley

The State Opera of South Australia ushers in a new era of leadership with Timothy Sexton's appointment as CEO announced this week.

May 20, 2011 - Karen Finch

Opera Australia's 2011 season was launched on 20 August 2010 and indicate that there will be an eclectic mix of productions for Australian audiences.

Aug 23, 2010 - Karen Finch

This is the lowest of the male operatic voices, and usually is found in roles requiring either much character, dignity or both!

Aug 16, 2010 - Karen Finch

The Opera Conference is a cooperative bringing Australian companies together to share resources, enabling the creation of new local productions.

Aug 11, 2010 - Karen Finch

The State Opera Company of South Australia opened Graeme production of Verdi's Aida on 30 July to a packed house, and a sold out season.

Aug 2, 2010 - Karen Finch

One of Giuseppe Verdi's most popular operas, Aida, opens in Adelaide on Saturday 31 July 2010.

Jul 29, 2010 - Karen Finch

The baritone sits between the tenor and the bass in range, and has a distinctly mellow quality. Having great flexibility, they can sing many characters.

Jul 18, 2010 - Karen Finch

Counter tenors are the highest male voice type. Male singers train their falsetto range in order to carry a higher line that ecompasses the mezzo range.

Apr 13, 2010 - Karen Finch

True contraltos are quite rare. The pitch is very low, the timbre rich and dark. They add weight and colour to an opera chorus and are usually cast as character roles.

Apr 5, 2010 - Karen Finch

The leading ladies of opera are written more often as soprano parts. Within the voice type are a number of different recognised styles that have evolved over time.

Mar 29, 2010 - Karen Finch

Contrary to popular perception, a mezzo is a unique voice type, rather than a soprano or contralto who lacks the extremes of the vocal range.

Mar 17, 2010 - Karen Finch

There are many different styles of opera composing and operatic singing that developed in response to changes in operatic writing and changing audience tastes.

Mar 11, 2010 - Karen Finch

Opera is a highly complex and expensive art form involving many people and services to produce. This is an outline of the sequence of bringing a production to the stage.

Feb 21, 2010 - Karen Finch

Opera is joining the mainstream via radio, television and the internet. Discover cost effective ways to continue your journey of discovery into this complex art form.

Jan 29, 2010 - Karen Finch

Opera can be seen as a challenge when it comes to taking children. The right preparation, choices and planning will make it enjoyable for everyone.

Jan 21, 2010 - Karen Finch

Opera is frequently seen as elitist and inaccessible. However, there are many choices that will offer familiar tunes and story lines which a novice opera goer will enjoy.

Jan 19, 2010 - Karen Finch

In 17th and 18th century Italian opera, adolescent boys and young men were often played by castrati. As castrati singers died out, women dressed as men took on the roles.

Dec 3, 2009 - Karen Finch

Don Giovanni was commissioned for Opera Prague, opening on October 29, 1787. Based on a libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte, it is one of many versions of the story of Don Juan.

Nov 21, 2009 - Karen Finch

The Wings of the Dove, an English drama by Douglas Moore: opera plot summary, character list, and other Moore opera information.

Nov 8, 2009 - Tel Asiado

Opera The Golden Cockerel (Le Coq d'Or) by Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: plot synopsis, character description, and other Rimsky-Korsakov opera information.

Sep 3, 2009 - Tel Asiado

Opera Sadko by Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: plot synopsis, character description, and other Rimsky-Korsakov opera information.

Aug 30, 2009 - Tel Asiado

Peter Grimes, an English tragic drama by Benjamin Britten: opera plot summary, character list, and other Britten opera information.

Jul 10, 2009 - Tel Asiado

Opera Prince Igor, based a medieval epic The Tale of Igor's Campaign by Alexander Borodin: opera plot summary, character list, and other Borodin opera information.

Jun 22, 2009 - Tel Asiado