Introduction To Opera Dance In English

Introduction To Opera Dance In English

Opera

• Song drama (Geetinataka) is called Opera. Opera originated in 1594 in the city of Florence, Italy, with the performance of an opera called “La Daphne”, although the presenters of this opera themselves did not know that they were unknowingly giving birth to an important art form.
• Many interpretations of the opera were presented in the last four centuries. But on the basis of tradition and experience, it is believed that opera is a lyric drama, in which singing is done in place of dialogue.
• Opera was born in Italy, so Italy’s dominance over all its parts was natural. But the talent of France and Germany was also involved in beautifying and developing the opera, so the opera flourished in many branches over time.

Introduction

• Scene of Wagner’s musical drama named ‘Das Rheingold’ Opera in Italy was of five acts but in France it was only of three acts.
• In Italy his musical side was more concrete, in France his subject matter was given more attention.
• But the history of opera was influenced only by the talents of Italy and Germany.
• The major distinctions of drama are both comedy and tragedy.
• Like dramas, the story line of operas was also taken from religious stories in the beginning. In the Middle Ages, this became the basis of historical epics. This means that opera came to Rome from Greece.
• For this reason, only two emotions are prominent in the operas of that period, ambition and desire.
• Opera was first performed in Florence. The opera whose script is available today was also performed there – “Euridice”, in 1600 AD.
• After this, the city of Venice became the biggest center of Opera. Artists from all over Europe used to visit this city and were grateful to see the great operas.
• A public opera house was established in Venice in 1637, due to which opera was gradually commercialized. Now opera became a means of income instead of just being a hobby.
• Opera has been the national artistic industry of Italy. Venetian music, decoration, acting etc. were considered as evidence.
• Even on the stage of France, this wonderful form of art was staged by German musicians in Italian grand decorations.
• The language of the opera was initially Italian French. Later on, French language also became popular.
• But in other countries the language of opera remained Italian. Italy’s influence in this area was so much that many times even non-Italian operas used to keep their name Italian.

Famous Opera Singer

• The founder of opera in France, Giovanni Battista Lully, was also an Italian, brought during the reign of Louis XIV.
• Romeo is probably the first operatic person to use the orchestra to describe the storm, the sea, etc.
• Although Lully had done this experiment, it was arranged by Romeo.
• The first German opera artist is Gluck, who is called the reformer of opera. Today even after 200 years listening to his compositions is an artistic experience.
• In operas where Weber was handsome, Richard Wagner (1813-1883) was ugly, short, big-headed, proud and selfish.
• But it was also the main pillar of the artistic life of the 19th century. He was the only opera actor who used to write the script himself.
• China has made a very important contribution in the field of opera in eastern countries.
• In India too, some efforts are being made to write operas and organize opera houses.