GETTING INFORMATION ABOUT “OPERA”

1. What is an “Opera”?

2. Where and when was born?

3. What was the first opera that was

performed? (Title and composer)

4. Explain the two types of opera

more popular in the Baroque.

5. Explain the main parts of an opera.

6. What is the “libreto” in an opera?

7. If you have to produce an opera, which

profesionals would you have to employ?

8. During the Baroque female voices were

forbidden. Which type of voices were used?
Name one of the most famous singer with this
voice.

9. Name at least two lyrical singers from each type

of voice (soprano , mezzosoprano, contralto,
tenor, baritone and bass) who are remembered
as great performers in the opera history.