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Dido and Aeneas – Full Opera by Henry Purcell
UUCB Choir, staff, and guest musicians perform Henry Purcell’s opera Dido and Aeneas. The opera tells the story of Dido, Queen of Carthage, and the hero Aeneas, whose fates become…
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Antonio Vivaldi
…flowing creeks to wintry landscapes and vibrant festivities. Operatic Ventures and Royal Patronage In addition to his instrumental compositions, Vivaldi also delved into the realm of opera. His first opera,…
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Georges Bizet
…Bizet’s musical brilliance left an indelible mark on the world of opera. His final work, Carmen, is celebrated as one of the most popular and frequently performed operas in the…
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Claudio Monteverdi
…their emotional depth and rich musical textures. Groundbreaking Opera In 1607, Monteverdi composed his opera, “L’Orfeo.” This opera is often regarded as the first great opera in the history of…
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Fernando Sor
…a different plan. Sor’s tryst with music began at a tender age. His father introduced him to the enchanting world of Italian opera and the humble instrument, guitar. Despite the…
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Richard Strauss
…Zarathustra (1896): Inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophical treatise, this work became one of Strauss’s most iconic pieces. Operatic Success In the early 20th century, Strauss turned his attention to opera,…
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Georg Philipp Telemann
…keyboard instruments. Navigating challenges and opposition, Telemann demonstrated exceptional resilience and determination. He composed his first opera, “Sigismundus,” at the age of 12. After studying in Magdeburg, Zellerfeld, and Hildesheim,…
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Benjamin Britten
…Peter Grimes (1945). The opera’s success marked Britten as a leading figure in English opera and showcased his ability to merge vivid drama with psychological depth. A Pacifist’s Vision Britten,…
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Sergei Prokofiev
…and Opera Contributions Prokofiev had a deep-seated passion for ballet and opera. He composed several operas, including “The Gambler” and “The Fiery Angel.” However, his most successful opera was “The…
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Hauser performs Shostakovich’s Waltz No. 2
HAUSER in a live performance of Dmitri Shostakovich’s 2nd Waltz at the Royal Albert Hall with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra….
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Luigi Boccherini
…pursued artistic careers, with Giovanni Gastone becoming a notable poet and ballet dancer and his sisters Maria Ester and Anna Matilde gaining fame as a ballet dancer and an opera…
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Isaac Albéniz
…Studies in Leipzig and Brussels After several concert tours, Albéniz entered the Leipzig Conservatory in 1875. When his finances ran out, he obtained a scholarship to study at the Royal…
