While the play was a hit in Paris, it was banned in Vienna, due to the troublemaking storyline. The story is based on a play by Beaumarchais, first performed in 1784. The Marriage of Figaro was the first collaboration between Mozart and theatre poet, Lorenzo da Ponte. Idomeneo was Mozart’s thirteenth theatrical work and, is a fine example of his refined compositional style. Eventually Idomeneo tells the truth, and Idamante’s bravery is rewarded by being made king. His inability to sacrifice his son causes the Gods to inflict harm on thousands of his people. Idomeneo is devastated when the first person he meets is his son Idamante. An example is Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo.Based on an Ancient Greek story, war hero Idomeneo makes a vow to sacrifice the first person he encounters after he is saved from drowning. Characters were often based on everyday people you may meet in real life, and the plot is often melodramatic. Opera Verismo - Verismo is Italian for "realism " it's a type of opera that emerged during the later part of the 19th century.An example of this type is Robert le Diable by Giacomo Meyerbeer. It's an opera of a larger scale, from the flamboyant costumes to the choruses it also includes ballet. Grand Opera - Refers to the type of opera which emerged in Paris during the 19th century.In its early form, it was satirical but would, later on, have serious storylines such as Carmen by Georges Bizet. Opera Cornique - Is a type of French opera wherein instead of singing, the lines are spoken.An example of this is La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie} by Gioachino Rossini This is why some loosely define it as a combination of the elements of both comic and serious opera. Opera Semiseria - This type of opera has a serious story but has a happy ending.An example of this opera is Rinaldo by George Frideric Handel.
Bel canto is Italian for "beautiful singing " the vocal style used by operatic singers in Italy which emerged during the 17th century. Emphasis is also given to the solo voice and bel canto style. Often, the story revolves around heroes and myths. Serious Opera - In Italian, it's opera seria, also referred to as Neopolitan opera mainly due to the volume of composers who were from Naples who contributed to this type of opera.An example of this opera is La serva padrona (The Maid as Mistress) by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. In this type of opera, the dialogue is often spoken and not sung. Other forms of this opera are opera buffa and operetta, to name a few. Comic Opera - Also known as light opera, this type of opera often tackles light, not so delicate subject matter where the ending often has a happy resolution.
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