Opera Dictionary
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aria: A dramatic solo accompanied by instruments.
Beethoven, Ludwig van: German-born composer who is seen as an important bridge between the Classical and Romantic periods of music.
Berlioz, Hector: A French Romantic composer who is best known for his compositions “Symphonie fantastique” and “Grande Messe des morts” (“Requiem”).
Bizet, Georges: French-born composer known for his smart, fluid compositions, which include his masterpiece, “Carmen” (1875).
“Boris Godunov”: An opera written by Modest Mussorgksy based on a drama of the same name by Alexksandr Pushkin.
“Carmen”: An opera written by Georges Bizet that is set in Seville about a beautiful gypsy with the same name.
Debussy, Claude: A French composer who worked to create a style known as impressionist music and was one of the most influential European composers of his time.
“Don Giovanni”: An opera with music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and based on the popular legend of Don Juan.
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