In a message dated 1/28/2002 8:07:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, caiorossi@t... writes:
> It makes sense, in terms of the emotional reactions it may cause, but, as I > said, I wouldn't consider that valid because it does not reflect all the > art > involved in opera ( I think I don't have to say what ). > >
so, you're looking for something that is a little more literal as a decendent (as modern dance is to ballet)? i don't think there is one. i don't think musical theater ever attempted to. as it has been around (in some form or, other) since at least the 18th century, i think it is a seperate entity (musical theater as opposed to theatrical music).
i think the 'recession' that opera experienced during the 20th century is largely due to the type of writing that was being done, from schoenberg on. because of the strong leaning towards atonality and the reluctance of singers to take it on, compared to instrumentalists, opera did not continue to develope in the way instrumental music did.
it also could be, with the exception of those invested in opera specifically, that film took up the audience that would have otherwise found opera appealing (this is not to say that everyone who loves film would have been an opera lover if film did not exist).
mike
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