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Which opera was groundbreaking for its casting of exclusively trained Black performers?
Which opera was groundbreaking for its casting of exclusively trained Black performers?
What ultimately happens to the character of Butterfly in Puccini's opera?
What ultimately happens to the character of Butterfly in Puccini's opera?
Judith Weir's opera, The Vanishing Bridegroom, derives its narrative from what source material?
Judith Weir's opera, The Vanishing Bridegroom, derives its narrative from what source material?
Which opera features a combination of music, singing, and acrobatics as part of its performance?
Which opera features a combination of music, singing, and acrobatics as part of its performance?
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Which opera focuses on the final period of Moctezuma II's reign?
Which opera focuses on the final period of Moctezuma II's reign?
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Study Notes
Outstanding Operas
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Porgy and Bess (1935): A revolutionary opera composed by George Gershwin. It was the first opera with an all-Black cast of classically trained performers.
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Madam Butterfly (1904): Composed by Giacomo Puccini. The story follows a Japanese geisha girl, Butterfly, whose American husband, Pinkerton, leaves her, and she kills herself in grief.
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The Vanishing Bridegroom (1990): Judith Weir's opera based on Scottish folk tales, featuring characters linking the stories.
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Montezuma (1963): Roger Sessions' opera about Moctezuma II, the last Aztec leader of Mexico, and his defeat by Spanish invaders in the 16th century.
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Beijing Opera: An 18th-century Chinese opera type incorporating music, singing, dancing, dialogue, and acrobatics.
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Explore the fascinating world of outstanding operas, from George Gershwin's revolutionary 'Porgy and Bess' to the tragic tale of 'Madam Butterfly' by Puccini. Learn about Judith Weir's modern work, 'The Vanishing Bridegroom,' and the historical opera 'Montezuma.' Discover the rich traditions of Beijing Opera, showcasing a variety of performing arts.
