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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Opera_in_englishOpera in English - Wikipedia

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   Opera in English. The history of opera in the English language commences in the 17th century. Earliest examples. In England, one of opera's antecedents in the 16th century was an afterpiece which came at the end of a play; often scandalous and consisting in the main of dialogue set to music arranged from popular tunes.

2. theopera101.com › operaabc › historyOpera in English | The Opera 101

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   Today opera in English is thriving with Thomas Adès, George Benjamin, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Judith Weir, Jake Heggie, Nico Muhly, Missy Mazzoli, Du Yun and many more, including even pop artists like Damon Albarn and Rufus Wainwright, contributing to a lively contemporary operatic scene.

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   What does opera mean in English?

   • What is opera? Opera (the Italian word for ‘ work’) is an art form that tells a story through music and singing. Unlike a musical, opera singers do not use microphones to amplify their voices, and the music, played by the orchestra, is completely live.

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   When did opera start?

   • The history of opera in the English language commences in the 17th century. In England, one of opera's antecedents in the 16th century was an afterpiece which came at the end of a play; often scandalous and consisting in the main of dialogue set to music arranged from popular tunes.

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   Are there any English operas in the UK?

   • It’s unfortunately true that many of us in the UK don’t speak a second language and so operas in French, Italian, German and sometimes even Czech or Russian seem impenetrable. There are plenty of modern English translations of traditional operas – the English National Opera performs all its operas in English.

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   What was the earliest English Opera?

   • The best known today is Purcell’s The Fairy Queen, 1692, a hacked apart version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, but the earliest work that remains is Louis Grabu’s Albion and Albanius, 1685 (which can also stake its claim to being the earliest “full length” English language opera).

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4. www.operaforall.co.uk › operas-sung-in-englishOperas Sung in English • Opera For All

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   Dec 27, 2019 · There are plenty of modern English translations of traditional operas – the English National Opera performs all its operas in English. But it’s arguable that something is lost in translation. So here we’ll look at some operas that were meant to be performed in English.

5. www.prestomusic.com › classical › seriesOpera in English (series) (page 1 of 10) | Presto Music

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   Browse classical recordings available to buy in the Opera in English series.Opera, performed in English. Chandos Opera in English is produced in association with the Peter Moores Foundation and aims to make opera available to...

6. www.chandos.net › labels › Opera_In_EnglishOpera In English - Chandos Records

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   Opera In English. Chandos Opera in English is produced in association with the Peter Moores Foundation and aims to make opera available to a wider audience by presenting the performances in English. The series, which was launched in 1995 with The Barber of Seville, is to include many of the most popular operas in the repertoire.

7. www.eno.org › the-beginners-guide-to-operaThe Beginner's Guide to Opera | ENO

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   Whether you’re completely new to opera or just need a refresher, we’ve put together the ultimate beginner’s guide to opera. From what opera is and where it originated to the different voice types and how a performance is staged, keep reading for all-things opera.

8. www.britannica.com › art › opera-musicOpera | History & Facts | Britannica

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   May 21, 2024 · The English word opera is an abbreviation of the Italian phrase opera in musica (“work in music”). It denotes a theatrical work consisting of a dramatic text, or libretto (“booklet”), that has been set to music and staged with scenery, costumes, and movement.