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Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Italy, in which the emotional content or primary entertainment is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. From the beginning of the form (about 1600), there has been contention whether the music is paramount, or the words, a theme that Richard Strauss took up in his final opera, Capriccio (1942). Also, dramatic speech in opera is often sung in recitative. By contrast, in musical theater, dialogue is spoken and an actor's dramatic performance is generally more important than in opera.
Comparable art forms from various parts of the world, many of them quite ancient in origin, exist and are also sometimes called "opera" by analogy, usually prefaced with an adjective indicating the region (for example Chinese opera). However, other than superficial similarities, these other art forms developed independently from and are completely unrelated to opera but are art forms in their own right, not derivatives of opera.
The drama is presented using the primary elements of theatre such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are customarily sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.
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OperaGlass - Includes libretti, source texts, performance histories, synopses and discographies plus pictures and background information. Extensive links to composers, librettists, operas, opera companies and opera people. From Stanford University.
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A - Volunteer experts answer detailed one-on-one questions about opera. Free.
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BohemianOpera.com - Various opera resources and links, with a focus on La Boheme and Madam Butterfly. As well as an index of classical and opera music used in movies.
Meta Description: [ Composers' bio's, alphabetical list of opera roles, opera and classical music used in movies, la boheme full libretto in English, extensive synopsis and aria translations on La Boheme and Madama Butterfly, plus much more. ]
Cantolopera - Opera Karaoke - Italian Opera site whose project enables listeners to sing over opera arias instrumental versions, the opera karaoke tracks, using various multimedia supports.
Meta Description: [ Cantolopera is the first opera karaoke which lets you listen and sing most famous opera arias ]
ChevronTexaco Opera Information Center - Developed by the Metropolitan Opera Guild. Includes radio broadcasts, station finder, broadcast news, and an archive in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese with composer and background information, sound clips, and teaching materials.
Culturevulture.net - Opera - Opera reviews, graphics, schedules, links.
Meta Description: [ Opera Index ]
Lorgnon - Travel for the Opera - Specializing in individual trips to opera cities such as Munich, Berlin, Dresden, Milano, Wien and Salzburg.
Meta Description: [ Are you a Traveling Opera Enthusiast? Then Lorgnon is the site for you! Come check us out! ]
MetManiac - Metropolitan Opera broadcasts database including a complete radio/television program list, message board, features, and schedules for future seasons.
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Opera Japonica - Comprehensive coverage of opera in Japan; includes monthly schedules, reviews, interviews, international reports, and multimedia files.
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Opera Reviews @ musicOMH.com - Opera reviews from the Royal Opera House, The Coliseum and Glyndebourne.
Meta Description: [ Opera and classical reviews from musicOMH.com, including classical albums, opera from London's Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, the English National Opera at the Coliseum, Glyndebourne and elsewhere, plus concert reviews including the London Symphony Orchestra at Barbican Hall. ]
Opera World - List of operas broadcast on television, radio, and the Internet with information and links, distance learning courses, live opera schedule database, mailing list, and links.
Opera-L - Details of the Opera-L mailing list and how to subscribe, plus photos, files and links.
OperadiO.com - Seven live radio channels on the internet of the best opera and classical music.
Operanet - Opera news, features, opera reviews, interviews of leading opera stars and directors, opera CD reviews, the 101 best opera CD guide for building the ideal CD collection, extensive opera calendar and reviews by international critics and journalists.
Meta Description: [ Opera news, opera CD reviews, performance reviews, interviews, event calendars and opera festival calendars for travel in Europe and Ameica and on tour. ]
Operas and Composers: A Pronunciation Guide - AIFF format sound clips of names of operas and composers being spoken.
Operissimo - Searchable database of performers, composers, compositions, and opera houses.
SoYouWanna: Learn About Opera? - One-page introduction to opera for the novice, with explanations of its history, performers, and classic works.
Suite101: Opera - Articles, links and discussions about opera.
Meta Description: [ An entertaining exploration of how a variety of subjects are treated in opera plots. - dewey decimal 782.1 ]
The Royal Opera: Opera Synopses - On ongoing collection, starting with the 2001/2002 season in London, UK.
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