Category Archives: Opera

A Brief History of the Rise of Opera in Britain

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Guest Author

The first English opera occurred in Britain during an experimental performance under Charles II’s reign in the 1600s. This artistic genre has been captivating audiences ever since. The Royal Opera, English National Opera, Welsh National Opera, Scottish National Opera and Opera North are largely responsible for the opera we know and love today. Glyndebourne in Sussex is also revered for its country-house festival every summer. Continue reading →

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Places To See in Israel

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Guest Author

If you think about going to Israel and you want to plan your trip, you probably ask yourself: which places must I visit? As in any other vacation, the time and budget is limited. However, there are places you just do not want to miss, mandatory places that shed light over the country and its people. In this article, three must-go places will be reviewed but of course the list is much longer. Continue reading →

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A Great Guide to Upcoming Events in Belfast

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Guest Author

People love to enjoy a moment away from the struggles and stress of life. Individuals search for a time of relaxation and peace of mind. Sometimes the best remedy for a stress-filled life is simply having a little fun. Events in Belfast will help with just this! Continue reading →

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Mozart : A Leading Light In Opera

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Guest Author

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg on January 27th 1756. Mozart’s father, Leopold Mozart, was a composer and violinist so the young Mozart grew up in a music-loving family. Mozart had one sibling who survived and that was Anna who was born to Leopold and his wife Anna Maria Pertl in 1951. Continue reading →

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Opera Stars : Tchaikovsky

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Guest Author

Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born to a reasonably well-off family on May 7th 1840 in Votkinsk Russia. The young Tchaikovsky was considered to be precocious and was already accomplished in the languages of German and French by the age of just 6. He began piano lessons at the age of 5 and showed a natural aptitude saying that music playing in his head kept him awake at night. Tchaikovsky lost his mother to cholera when he was 14 and never got over the loss. Continue reading →

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Opera : Tchaikovsky Biography

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Guest Author

Tchaikovsky was raised to carry out civil work by a middle class family. But, if you know anything about him at all you will know that this is not the direction that this man went. Rather, he became very famous within the arts and he created a lot of wonderful pieces that many people are familiar with in today’s society. He was responsible for creating most of his work during what is known as the Romantic period. This is a time when there were a lot of very important composers and choreographers. Continue reading →

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Classic Operas Not To Be Missed

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Guest Author

Making the decision to go to the opera can be a very exciting decision. Part of the fun can happen at home as you take the time to consider all of the famous operas that are out there and you try to determine which one you want to see. This article may be able to help you with that because it will briefly mention some of the most famous operas. Then, if you want more information you can log onto the internet, or open a book, and research some of the famous titles that are out there. You will be amazed at how much you will learn about the opera if you do this. Continue reading →

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Opera – Mozart

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Guest Author

Mozart, who was born in Salzburg, spent a great deal of time learning about music from his father. He was taught so well, and picked up on things so quickly, that he was able to produce his first piece of composed music when he was 5 years old. This is not surprising when you realize that he was playing the piano when he was 4. His clear natural talent, and his ability to learn things that it would take others years to learn, meant that the spotlight was on him almost straight away. Continue reading →

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Kenneth Macmillan – Facts & Information

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Guest Author

Sir Kenneth MacMillan, although a dancer himself, is widely regarded for his contributions to choreography. Born in Dunfermline, Scotland on the 11th December 1929 to a working class family, Macmillan grew up in Great Yarmouth and took up dancing at the age of 12. Naturally gifted he moved to London when he was just 15 years old after being accepted by the Sadler’s Wells Ballet. Continue reading →

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Niobe – An Opera Everyone Should See

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Guest Author

Italian composer Agostino Steffani (1654 – 1728) composed the opera Niobe, which premiered in Munich in 1688. Considered to be a forgotten treasure, Niobe has only recently returned to the world opera stage, but in his day Steffani was considered to be something of a musical genius amongst contemporaries such as Handel. Continue reading →

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