WHAT A WAY TO TEACH SOMEONE LIKE ME WHO'S STILL IN THE NURSARY PROCESS OF KNOWING OPERA.... i' play the piano every sunday when the pastor's preaching and i normally just go by emotions respecting the topic the pastor is preaching about.... all this while i never realised i was already living the opera life.. thank you once again and thank to the singers as well as the pianist
What a great advocate! I had already been " converted " before I watched Mr. Canty make his pitch. My hope for the future is that more people (especially those under 40 years old) will give this great art form a 1st or 2nd chance. The rewards are definitely worth it.🎼🎵🎶
Thank you for promoting opera! I first discovered it at 12 when my dad recommended an opera tales book (for the stories - I devoured everything at that age). I wanted to see one, it happened to be Trovatore. It was magic. It also made me fall in love with baritones - I don't remember who that dashing Italian guest singer who played di Luna was, but whoever you are: thank you.
ok I think listen to some lyrical/romantic arias, or very dramatic pieces first, and then try a whole production (something that’s has strong emotion is the best!) For arias and operas I recommend Chi il bel sogno di doretta by Puccini in La Rondine, Una furtiva lagrima by Donizetti in L’elisir D’amour, O mio babbino caro by Puccini, Casta Diva by Bellini. Because I feel like watching the entire opera to start with might be hard for people that really doesn’t like it.
ok but for operas! I definitely recommend Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, La Rondine, La Boheme, Tosca; Donizetti’s L’elisir D’amore; Verdi’s La Traviata; Mozart’s Magic Flute, Marriage of Figaro; Rossini’s The Barber of Serville.
I would recommend Eugene Onegin but only listening to appreciate the music. You don't even need to know the story line. I also like la traviata but you have to watch that one - there are many videos online
Thank you for putting my thoughts on the subject into words. I went to my first opera when I was 7 and I have been exposed to it growing up, so naturally it makes me sad when people don't understand or appreciate the art form. I hope this message somewhat undoes the stereotype that has been drilled into us through today's media.
Same here. I discovered Carmen when I must have been around seven. My father had bought a record of the whole opera, three or four vinyls. Got hooked since then. As a kid I played toreador and smugglers with my brothers. That's how much effect it had on me.
What he described as being the function of opera, literally all art does. I was hoping he would go more specifically into the conventions and mechanics and tropes of opera. And make a case for it in relation to other forms of art.
Bravo, Ned! Too bad the mikes were SO CLOSE on the singers without any acoustic! Great job from the singers, despite that. I'm so happy to hear your voice after so many years - and happy about the points you make here. Great job!!
I get he doesn't care to wear cargo shorts and sandals to the Opera, but it is not just for one's self that dressing nice should be a thing. It is also in respect to the artists performing, it is also in order to elevate the presentation and look of the experience and environment. It is not like going to the zoo, you have an etiquette to follow. Very American, that concept of "Ill wear what I want because I only care about myself". Either way, still an interesting talk.
Thank you infinitely for putting into words a part of why opera will always be relatable, joyful and enriching. I first fell in love with it because I love to sing and was amazed by the idea of singing powerfully and wholeheartedly without depending on a microphone. After I dove deeper and deeper into it, it turned out to be even more special to me. I hope that it helps others through different situations, that it brings people together and that it makes them as happy as it has made me 🧡
Really realy good talk, what a great speaker! I think the only thing that's shining with its absence is a class perspective. The speaker goes into it a little when mentioning the top hat/monacle vs cargo shorts/flip flops but I think it's worth putting more weight on the predjudices towards opera that stems from is association with aristocracy :)
My father had Sunday Morning Music Appreciation Hour instead of church for the family. It was awesome, although a bunch of 8 and 10 yr olds didn't exactly feel that way at the time...
All of you that still have doubts try The Magic Flute (Mozart), La Traviata (Verdi), Carmen (Bizet) or The Barber of Seville (Rossini)... There's a lot for you there! You can see most beautiful arias here in RUclips, as a taster.
That has everything to do with that the Arts are no longer seen as essential in education. It's sad that children today are so caught up with their tech gadgets that they barely read books never mind have the attention span to learn an instrument or how to sing properly. I teach voice but can't find students because no one wants to pay for private lessons when they can learn improperly from weirdos on the internet. I really love singing and would love to find a protege to pass on my small torch to. I'm 52 now so unless some young singe pops up soon well....another Billie Ellish will have a hit song.
An Example for the biasies against Opera from Pop culture, he ist talking about, is this scene in 'Spider-Man: Far From Home', where the class ist going to an Opera in Prague. Monokel, only about 8 old people with walkers as an audience, nobody wants to be here and everyone wants to go to a cool party. The movie is from 2019. Clairvoyant.
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WHAT A WAY TO TEACH SOMEONE LIKE ME WHO'S STILL IN THE NURSARY PROCESS OF KNOWING OPERA.... i' play the piano every sunday when the pastor's preaching and i normally just go by emotions respecting the topic the pastor is preaching about.... all this while i never realised i was already living the opera life.. thank you once again and thank to the singers as well as the pianist
What a great advocate! I had already been " converted " before I watched Mr. Canty make his pitch. My hope for the future is that more people (especially those under 40 years old) will give this great art form a 1st or 2nd chance. The rewards are definitely worth it.🎼🎵🎶
What opera would you reccomend for someone who really doesn't like opera ? (Trying to introduce my friends to opera ^_^)
@@ok-kf3qk try le Nozze di Figaro by Mozart it’s a fun comic opera with fun tunes too.
@@ok-kf3qk Carmen... Is easy, simple and beautiful...
Thank you for promoting opera! I first discovered it at 12 when my dad recommended an opera tales book (for the stories - I devoured everything at that age). I wanted to see one, it happened to be Trovatore. It was magic. It also made me fall in love with baritones - I don't remember who that dashing Italian guest singer who played di Luna was, but whoever you are: thank you.
What opera would you reccomend for someone who really doesn't like opera ? (Trying to introduce my friends to opera ^_^)
ok I think listen to some lyrical/romantic arias, or very dramatic pieces first, and then try a whole production (something that’s has strong emotion is the best!) For arias and operas I recommend Chi il bel sogno di doretta by Puccini in La Rondine, Una furtiva lagrima by Donizetti in L’elisir D’amour, O mio babbino caro by Puccini, Casta Diva by Bellini. Because I feel like watching the entire opera to start with might be hard for people that really doesn’t like it.
ok but for operas! I definitely recommend Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, La Rondine, La Boheme, Tosca; Donizetti’s L’elisir D’amore; Verdi’s La Traviata; Mozart’s Magic Flute, Marriage of Figaro; Rossini’s The Barber of Serville.
I would recommend Eugene Onegin but only listening to appreciate the music. You don't even need to know the story line. I also like la traviata but you have to watch that one - there are many videos online
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Thank you so much!!
This is graet
Thank you for putting my thoughts on the subject into words. I went to my first opera when I was 7 and I have been exposed to it growing up, so naturally it makes me sad when people don't understand or appreciate the art form. I hope this message somewhat undoes the stereotype that has been drilled into us through today's media.
Same here. I discovered Carmen when I must have been around seven. My father had bought a record of the whole opera, three or four vinyls. Got hooked since then. As a kid I played toreador and smugglers with my brothers. That's how much effect it had on me.
What he described as being the function of opera, literally all art does.
I was hoping he would go more specifically into the conventions and mechanics and tropes of opera. And make a case for it in relation to other forms of art.
My first exposure to opera music was via Bugs Bunny and Tom and Jerry cartoons.
Same. 😊
Yes. Me too.
Mines mr.bean
T.V. commercials, here.
Bravo, Ned! Too bad the mikes were SO CLOSE on the singers without any acoustic! Great job from the singers, despite that. I'm so happy to hear your voice after so many years - and happy about the points you make here. Great job!!
I get he doesn't care to wear cargo shorts and sandals to the Opera, but it is not just for one's self that dressing nice should be a thing. It is also in respect to the artists performing, it is also in order to elevate the presentation and look of the experience and environment. It is not like going to the zoo, you have an etiquette to follow.
Very American, that concept of "Ill wear what I want because I only care about myself".
Either way, still an interesting talk.
Thank you infinitely for putting into words a part of why opera will always be relatable, joyful and enriching. I first fell in love with it because I love to sing and was amazed by the idea of singing powerfully and wholeheartedly without depending on a microphone. After I dove deeper and deeper into it, it turned out to be even more special to me. I hope that it helps others through different situations, that it brings people together and that it makes them as happy as it has made me 🧡
Really realy good talk, what a great speaker!
I think the only thing that's shining with its absence is a class perspective. The speaker goes into it a little when mentioning the top hat/monacle vs cargo shorts/flip flops but I think it's worth putting more weight on the predjudices towards opera that stems from is association with aristocracy :)
My father had Sunday Morning Music Appreciation Hour instead of church for the family. It was awesome, although a bunch of 8 and 10 yr olds didn't exactly feel that way at the time...
Big fan of opera, my favorite is Turandot.
My favorite is Tosca....and Gounod's Faust.
I adore tosca too
@@whovian1591 I think that would have been an interesting choice for a musical theatre adaptation (La Boheme = Rent, Madame Butterfly = Miss Saigon).
All of you that still have doubts try The Magic Flute (Mozart), La Traviata (Verdi), Carmen (Bizet) or The Barber of Seville (Rossini)... There's a lot for you there! You can see most beautiful arias here in RUclips, as a taster.
Vikings didn't have horns on there helmets unless you're at a funeral
One of the best talks I have seen :-) Thank you.
where did you get those three fab singers??? OMG THAT HOT TENOR SOUND
My first Opera "taste" was Disney
Three musketeers
How is that a opera lol
@@madbear3512 they advertise quite a few times an opera in the movie
What is the girl at 2:55 doing with her hoodie
I wonder what was the opera he helped direct at Glimmerglass?
This was amazing! I loved what he said!!!
Hi , What opera would you reccomend for someone who really doesn't like opera ? (Trying to introduce my friends to opera ^_^)
Wow I live in Oneonta! Cooperstown is about 25 miles from here.
Is that Vissi d'arte, Vissi d'amore?
Yeah, from Tosca...
The song/aria is called Vissi d’arte. “Vissi d’amore” is the second phrase of the song. I love Vissi d’arte so much, it is such a yummy aria!! 😁😁😁
do the talk abt opera and musical theatre!!
The sad thing is that there are hardly any great opera singers around now. Hardly anyone uses the proper old technique.
That has everything to do with that the Arts are no longer seen as essential in education. It's sad that children today are so caught up with their tech gadgets that they barely read books never mind have the attention span to learn an instrument or how to sing properly. I teach voice but can't find students because no one wants to pay for private lessons when they can learn improperly from weirdos on the internet. I really love singing and would love to find a protege to pass on my small torch to. I'm 52 now so unless some young singe pops up soon well....another Billie Ellish will have a hit song.
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LOOVED this! (Just cutnthe snaredrum next time 😉) Oh! And: AMEN!!!!!
But I LOVE BROCCOLI.
An Example for the biasies against Opera from Pop culture, he ist talking about, is this scene in 'Spider-Man: Far From Home', where the class ist going to an Opera in Prague. Monokel, only about 8 old people with walkers as an audience, nobody wants to be here and everyone wants to go to a cool party. The movie is from 2019. Clairvoyant.
Who's here because of Vincenzo ?
He talks so loud that I'm having headache
You can turn down the volume...it worked for me ;)
why soooo american tho lol. People love opera in Europe I dunno what he has been talking about.. I thought I would find some useful info :(