Chapter 1
The birth of a spectacle
Chapter 2
The anatomy of an opera
Chapter 3
Great masters and their masterpieces
Chapter 4
Opera around the world
YOUR GOAL
Master of The world of opera
Ch 4 · Opera around the world
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No microphones, just a voice soaring through the ancient stone under the stars
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Fun Fact
Sydney's modern wonder: The Sydney Opera House's unique roof sails were inspired by slices of a single orange, designed by architect Jørn Utzon.
Glossary
opera house (noun)
A theater building designed specifically for the performance of operas. Milan's Teatro alla Scala opened in 1778, becoming a premier global venue for the art form.
A theater building designed specifically for the performance of operas. Milan's Teatro alla Scala opened in 1778, becoming a premier global venue for the art form.
Quiz
During which Chinese dynasty did Peking opera rise to prominence as a highly stylized national art form?
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In Peking opera, what does a red painted face traditionally symbolize in a character?
Quiz
Which historic Italian opera house in Milan, opened in 1778, is famous for its horseshoe shape and legendary acoustics?
Quiz
Which 1997 science fiction movie features a blue alien opera singer performing a mix of classical aria and techno?
Quiz
Which iconic 20th-century opera house, designed by Jørn Utzon, features distinctive sail-like roofs?
Quiz
Which famous Italian tenor popularized Puccini's aria 'Nessun Dorma' as a global sports anthem during the 1990 World Cup?
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Which 2021 production made history as the first opera by a Black composer to be performed at the Metropolitan Opera?