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Could You Write an Opera? Posted by Angela Bull, May 15, 2008 at 01:10 AM by Angela Bull
Many people out there love to write, including yours truly. Many people also love music, including yours truly. Many people love drama--here, I'm not so keen. But if you've been nodding your head through the last few sentences, you may be in a prime position to try your hand at composing an opera.
Opera isn't all classical music and jester costumes. There are a variety of themes, musical genres, and artistic licenses that you can apply to an opera of your very own.  Read Entire Post...
 Why the Fat Lady?Posted by Angela Bull, May 12, 2008 at 03:00 AM by Angela Bull
If you've spent an extended amount of time in American culture, it's likely you've heard someone utter, "It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings." Of course, this in reference to the last scene in an opera that often explodes in crescendo, and often times in 19th century operas, this last aria was belted out by a woman who was heavily dressed, heavyset or both. Read Entire Post...
VOX: New Opera!Posted by Angela Bull, May 08, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Angela Bull
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In my last post, I wrote about the history of opera and in that research I found that American and contemporary opera are considered in a class all their own.
I can't wait to explore the face of opera today. If I were in New York, I would definitely be attending the New York City Opera VOX 2008 event. Read Entire Post...
Take Me to the OperaPosted by Angela Bull, May 05, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Angela Bull
I've been to two musicals that I would consider operas in my lifetime: "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Les Miserables." Both were extremely pleasant experiences, but I've never experienced opera the way the Cher and Nicolas Cage cried over "La Boheme" in the 1980's film "Moonstruck." I'm a total softy sometimes, especially when it comes to romance. So why am I missing out on this emotional connection with what is probably one of the most romantic art forms out there? Read Entire Post...
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