I like to go to the Opera! Have you ever been?
No but I want to go one day. That is where singers and musicians perform dramatic works.
Yes! I love the elegant setting where the operas take place. The venue is usually outstanding!
The two types of singing typically done is recitative and arias where notes are sung in a sustained method.
Correct! I'm not familiar with those terms. But I think I've seen singers use the recitative method!
The opera is usually accompanied by an orchestra that is led by a condoctor.
Very true! The orchestra provides an enhanced evening! They are very talented individuals.
Opera started in Italy in the 16th century and spread throughout the rest of Europe.
I had no idea its been around for so long! Any idea on how the phenomenon spread worldwide?
The Italians traveled to other locales to perform and then they started their own operas. Italian opera dominated the scene in the 18th century.