A Very Brief History of Opera (1/6)

Conductor John Andrews traces the story of opera from its birth in the late sixteenth century.
Episode 1/6
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Musical Excerpts:
Mozart: Overture, The Magic Flute
The London Philharmonic Orchestra, cond. David Parry
Cipriano de Rore: 'Descendi in Hortum Meum'
The Tallis Scholars cond. Peter Phillips
Claudio Monteverdi: 'Qui Rise O Tirsi'
Il Nuove Musiche cond. Krijn Koetsveld
Jacopo Peri: 'Funeste Piagge', from 'Euridice'
Luca Dordolo (tenor) & Ensemble Albalonga, cond. Aníbal E. Certrangolo
Claudio Monteverdi: 'Toccata' from 'L'Orfeo'
Le Concert d'Astrée cond. Emmanuelle Haim
Claudio Monteverdi: 'Addio Roma' from 'L'incoronazione di Poppea'
RAI Lyric Orchestra and Chorus, cond. Sanzogo
Jean Baptiste Lully: 'Heureuse Une Âme Indifférente', from Phaeton
Opera de Lyon, cond. Minkowski
Henry Purcell: 'Come if You Dare' from 'King Arthur'
James Way, The Gabrielli Consort cond. Paul McCreesh
Francesco Cavalli: 'Vivo per te pietosa' from 'La Calisto'
Concerto Vocale, cond. Rene Jacobs
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The level of culture, heritage etc that Italy gave to the world is astonishing

[@Vivi-mf3fh]

I just found this and it deserves way more views! I am getting interested in opera and this is a great series of videos, can't wait to finish the series!

[@johnandrews3924]

Thank you!

[@zvweiss]

Thank you so much for creating this series of rich in content and insightful videos on Opera. I've been searching for a body of knowledge like this for a long time and am grateful to you for putting it together. Excellent! Thank you!

[@johnandrews3924]

Thank you so much!

[@rilkiev]

Thank you so much for taking the time and care to make these videos!

[@johnandrews3924]

My pleasure! I'm so glad that you enjoyed them.

[@jaynottingham3042]

This is absolutely fantastic! Thank you.

[@johnandrews3924]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@valentinafierro8618]

So happy to have found this video! It does deserves more views!

[@zuzanajerabkova8523]

Great! Thank you! 👍

[@johnandrews3924]

My pleasure!

[@jesuscostantino2925]

I just happened upon this while researching the origins of European opera (I’m subject to sudden, inexplicable obsessions). Echoing other commenters, I want to say thank you for this series of videos. Exactly what I was looking for.

[@johnandrews3924]

Thank you so much! I'm delighted that it was useful.

[@PaulaRosdol]

thank you for your effort in creating this series. it's WONDERFUL. I'm taking an opera appreciation class at Oxford University and your work complements it perfectly!

[@johnandrews3924]

Thank you Paula!!

[@thesixthbeatle]

Great video John I'm glad I found this.

[@johnandrews3924]

Thank you!

[@Luisawee]

I am really happy I found this! :)

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Thank you!

[@TheEkinays]

Can you turn on the automatic subtitle for this video, sir? I have an exam in 1 week and I am studying opera, since English is not my native languages, it is really hard for me to understand every Word. It means a lot for me and also thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@HJ1922]

Fabulous, thank you so much 🙏

[@johnandrews3924]

You're very welcome! So glad you enjoyed

[@rapanhas]

Im starting your mini course. Thank you for your time!

[@kirbyspencer]

Please sir, may I have some more?

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[@rexiioper6920]

John, can u put these videos into a playlist for people to save. Thx.

[@johnandrews3924]

I think I have now....

[@markcombrinck-hertz3649]

hi mark

[@gaylecheung3087]

I would love to sing for you and have your opinion if you care to hear me sing via will you call, LOL some speak a word of Italian that’s my problem