Opera Terms: Aria A self-contained song within an opera Bel canto Literally “beautiful singing”, a style of Italian opera with pure tone and clean articulation, especially in the early 19th century (Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini) Cabaletta Fast end...
Opera Up Close is a program from the Education Department at Central City Opera and introduces new audiences to the magic of opera. Learn about the different voice types in opera and watch an example of each. COLORATURA SOPRANO The Queen of the Night from THE MAGIC...
Central City Opera House Exterior [PDF] Central City Opera House ceiling details [PDF] Central City Opera House ceiling [PDF] Central City Opera House curtain...
We’re kind of a big deal. 1. The Central City Opera House was built for $23,000 and opened in March 1878 2. It was built by Cornish and Welsh gold miners who wanted a place for entertainment 3. In a time when cultural facilities were generally built and paid...
