LIGHT OPERAS

LIGHT OPERAS 

Some musical shows combine the parts that are spoken with the parts that are sung.

This kind of show had different names depending on the historical period and the country.

Zarzuela

In Spain composers like Ruperto Chapí composed "La revoltosa"

Listen to the Prelude.

or 

  Francisco Asenjo Barbieri "El barberillo  de Lavapies"

Singspiel

Mozart composed some magnificent Singspiels,like for example , "The Magic Flute"

Performed in the Metropltitan Opera in 2006.

GIUSEPPE VERDI

GIUSEPPE VERDI

Giuseppe Verdi was born in Italy in 1813 and died in 1901.

He became one of the most important Italian composers and amongst the greatest in the world.

He loved the Italian traditinal music.

Italian composer of operas.

"Aida, Triumphal March"

"Nabucco,Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves"

"Rigoletto,La donna é mobile"

"La Traviata,Drinking Song"

Towards the end of his life,Verdi's style changed considerably and became more similar to Wagner´s music.

For further information click on these sites.

http://kidsmusiccorner.co.uk/composers/classical/verdi/

http://www.facts-about.org.uk/famous-people-facts-starting-with-g/giuseppe-verdi.htm

Have a proper look at this kids video.It´s worthy !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6zTq9ApYno

THE CLASSICAL PERIOD TIMELINE AND MAIN COMPOSERS

The Classical Period spanned from the middle of the 18th century to the beginning of 19th century.

Between the the Baroque and the Romantic period.

It is characterized for being a period of freedom.

The best-known composers are F. Joseph Haydn and W.A.Mozart.

JOSEPH HAYDN
 (1732-1809)

The Austrian composer F.J.Haydn wrote as many as 104 symphonies,which include :

"The Surprise" 2nd movement.Andante

"The Farewells"

"The Clock"

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

 (1756-1791)

W.A.Mozart was one of the most influential composers of the classical era.
Amongst the most well-known operas  we can name:

"The Marriage of Figaro" Overture.

"Don Giovanni" 

From the film "Amadeus"

"The Magic Flute".Singspiel

BBC Animation.

THE BAROQUE PERIOD TIMELINE AND MAIN COMPOSERS

The Baroque period refers to an era that started around 1600 and ended around 1750.

MONTEVERDIcomposed at the beginning of the period.

Listen to this magnificient piece called Savall,from the opera "L'Orfeo"

Bach , Haendel  and Vivaldi composed towards the end of the period.

BACH  1685-1750

Enjoy the 1st movement from the "Bradenburg Concerto No.3 in G major "

HAENDEL

Have the chance to listen this stunning music from the "Music for the Royal Fireworks"HWV351 !

VIVALDI 1678-1741.
His music is often bright and cheerful.
Some great pieces:
"The Four Seasons"( a series of four violin concertos)
A piece of the "Winter" concert.

A piece of the "Spring" concert.1st movement.

"Summer" concert, 3rd movement.

The "Gloria" ( for choir and orchestra)

For further information
.I recommend you to visit these sites:

Time Travel Through Music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Baroque Orchestra Quiz  v=http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/quiz/q95234128.