Who wrote the first opera - wikipedia
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History of opera
Aspect of musical history
The history of opera has a relatively short duration within the context of the history of music in general: it appeared in 1597, when the first opera, Dafne, by Jacopo Peri, was created. Since then it has developed parallel to the various musical currents that have followed one another over time up to the present day, generally linked to the current concept of classical music.
Opera (from the Latin opera, plural of opus, "work") is a musical genre that combines symphonic music, usually performed by an orchestra, and a written dramatic text—expressed in the form of a libretto—interpreted vocally by singers of different tessitura: tenor, baritone, and bass for the male register, and soprano, mezzo-soprano, and contralto for the female, in addition to the so-called white voices (those of children) or in falsetto (castrato, countertenor). Generally, the musical work contains overtures, interludes and musical accompaniments, while the sung part can be in choir or solo, duet, trio, or various combinations, in different structu
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FT points to Transylvania’s reputation as the “new Tuscany”
The “bucolic” landscapes of Transylvania, with wildflower meadows and villages of ochre-tiled houses and fortified churches have helped built the Romanian region’s reputation of being “the new Tuscany,” according to a recent article published by the Financial Times.
Journalist Andrew Eames, the author of the article, explains that he was introduced to the comparison between Transylvania and central Italy region by Italian Giulio da Sacco, who is married to a Romanian and lives in Mesendorf, one of the Saxon villages in Transylvania.
Just as Tuscany was discovered as a holiday destination by the British aristocracy during the second half of the 19th century, so does Transylvania attract British interest, the article notes. Prince Charles is one of its biggest fans and has properties in the area, and the number of foreigners opting to spend their holidays or purchase a home here is increasing.
The FT journalist visited several Saxon villages, among them Floreşti, Mălâncrav, Mesendorf, Richis and Saschiz. In Mesendorf,
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Biography
Life’s joys and sorrows receive rich expression in the music-making of Nemanja Radulović. The Franco-Serbian violinist, praised by Gramophone for his “truly exquisite technique and tone” and “spirit of freedom”, stands in the great tradition of virtuoso performers, one of those rare artists open to the full range of human emotions and able to communicate them through his instrument. Radulović’s desire to broaden the boundaries of classical music and reach audiences of all ages and backgrounds has attracted many new listeners and offered fresh insights into the violin’s repertoire. “I’m not trying to give a history lesson, or a tutorial in how to play the violin,” he observes. “I just want the audience to feel true emotions through the music I play.”
Nemanja Radulović made his international breakthrough in 2006 when he replaced Maxim Vengerov as soloist in a critically acclaimed performance of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France and Myung-Whun Chung. He gave his recital debut at Carnegie Hall the following year as part of the
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