SLSG - MUSIC4-6 Romantic Opera

Romantic Opera
LESSON TITLE:
OBJECTIVE
At the end of the lesson, the student will be able to:
S discover the opera in the Romantic period;
describe musical elements of the opera in the Romantic period;
relate the opera of Bizet and Wagner to the historical and cultural
background of the period;
sing themes or melodic fragments of given Romantic opera; and

explore other arts and media that portray Romantic opera.
Preliminary Activity
Below are the titles of popular musical plays of our

time. Listen to the music that your teacher will play
and choose the title of the musical play where the
song was used.
Phantom of
The Opera
Miss Saigon
Lion King
Wicked
Opera became an important source of musical expression during the Romantic
period.
Singers are demanded to perform a varying and expressive shades of tone color,
dynamics, and pitch. "The popularity of this artwork is based on its universal
theme, emotion, and mastery of the composers
The opera is a dramatic stage performance which combines words as text (libretto)
and are sung by singers who are accompanied by an orchestra or a smaller
ensemble.
Before the Romantic period, the opera was divided into narrative and songs.
Singers use plain speech and songs were used to highlight key elements. During
the Romantic period, the narrative became more lyrical and the music became the
most important element of the opera. Its theme is centered on self- expression and
Classification of an opera in the Romantic period.
l. Italian Opera.
From the conception of opera during the Baroque
period to its maturity during the Romantic period, the medium used in
operas were through tales, myths, and history. The opera buffa and
opera seria were still maintained during this period and the bel canto
style was still being practiced.
2. French Opera.
The rise of a new style of opera called the grand opera was developed at
around 1820. Its impressive production, large
cast, huge orchestra, detailed sets, grand costumes, and extravagant effects
affected the integrity and drama of music.
3. German Opera
Under the influence of Romanticism, Carl Maria von Weber established the uniquely German
form of opera.
Two significant styles of opera also emerged during this period,
the German Romantic opera and the music drama.
While the German Romantic opera highlights the melodrama and leitmotif, the music
drama eliminates the aria and recitative, used a complex leitmotif,
and increased the power of the orchestra.
. 4. Naturalistic Opera.
A literary movement called naturalism emerged at the end of the century.
Naturalist rebelled against the romantic tendency towed escapism and
artificially poetic language. The opera were based on folklore or events on
national significance. This kind
of opera was used in countries such as Russia and Bohemia.
Components of
Opera:
sung by the main character of the story.
I. Libretto— the text of an opera.

2. Overture — the opening piece. It is an instrumental
movement
played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio.
3. Recitative— a type of vocal music that has no tune but
sets words
to imitate the rise and fall of the rhythm of speech.
4. Aria — long vocal solos found in opera and oratorio
intended to be
Components of
Opera:
sung by the main character of the
story.
5. Duo, Trio, and other small ensembles

6.Chorus — a large organized group of singers that
performs together with an orchestra or opera company.
7.Orchestra — the group of instruments that accompany
the performers of an opera or oratorio.
8.Ballet — the dance intended to be performed in the opera
or oratorio.
VOICE CLASSIFICATION
Female Singing Voice

Alto — a voice or part below the highest range and above tenor, in particular
Mezzo — a female singing voice that is higher than the contralto and lower than
the soprano
Soprano — the highest female singing voice
VOICE CLASSIFICATION sung by the main
character of the story.
Male Singing Voice

Bass- the lowest male's voice
Baritone — the man's voice of intermediate range, usually it is the range
which most men speak and sing
• Tenor— the highest male voice between the alto and baritone

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Romantic Opera

sing themes or melodic fragments of given Romantic opera; and

Below are the titles of popular musical plays of our

I. Libretto— the text of an opera.

5. Duo, Trio, and other small ensembles

Female Singing Voice

Male Singing Voice

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