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The Heart of Opera
Manage episode 341396778 series 2096146
The history and dynamics of opera are discussed here with David Craig Starkey, General Director of the Indianapolis Opera and CEO of The Basile Opera Center.
Among many elements is the concept of performer athleticism and the cruicial role of tapping into the full resonance of a body. Adapting to modern audiences, of course, is discussed, as well as amplification which first appeared in theatre and opera in 1968 with the musical Hair.
101 episodes
Manage episode 341396778 series 2096146
The history and dynamics of opera are discussed here with David Craig Starkey, General Director of the Indianapolis Opera and CEO of The Basile Opera Center.
Among many elements is the concept of performer athleticism and the cruicial role of tapping into the full resonance of a body. Adapting to modern audiences, of course, is discussed, as well as amplification which first appeared in theatre and opera in 1968 with the musical Hair.
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