Title: On Art Characteristics of Italy Verismo Opera in the Latter Part of the 19th Century
Abstract:With its distinctive verisimilitude and vigor,verismo operas made the audience a pleasant change of atmosphere.It became an opera attracting public attention on the Italian opera stage in the 19th cen...With its distinctive verisimilitude and vigor,verismo operas made the audience a pleasant change of atmosphere.It became an opera attracting public attention on the Italian opera stage in the 19th century.Verismo operas make vivid and earthy reproductions of the small figures living in the bottom of society.Stories are always well-paced with exciting plots and acute contradictions.As for music forms,many new musical and artistic methods are applied for either an aria that composes characters,an ensemble that reinforces dramatic plot,or an intermezzo or instrumental accompaniment that gives atmosphere.Compared with music in the Romantic period the music in verismo operas is full of strong sensation and expresses the writer's feelings and it is truer and simpler.Therefore,verismo operas occupy an important place in European opera history.Read More
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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