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Classical Period (1750-1825). Haydn Mozart Beethoven Schubert. Classical Opera. Opera buffa, opera comique, Singspiel, ballad opera Lighter subjects, simplicity, naturalness Sung in the language of the people Opera seria Written to “show off” the star. Parts of an opera. Overture
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Classical Period(1750-1825) Haydn Mozart Beethoven Schubert
Classical Opera • Opera buffa, opera comique, Singspiel, ballad opera • Lighter subjects, simplicity, naturalness • Sung in the language of the people • Opera seria • Written to “show off” the star
Parts of an opera • Overture • Orchestral piece played BEFORE the opera begins • Abridged sonata-allegro form • Uses themes from opera and sets mood • Recitative (secco vs. accompanied) • Sing-song like “patter” which helped to move the story line along • Aria (song) • Sung for emotional expression
Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Act I, Scene 2 • Opera buffa, lively, down-to-earth plots • Libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte • The characters (p. 193) • Description of storyline (p. 191)