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Night in Opera

Don't miss unique opportunity to visit theater Massimo in Palermo true home and house of worship Italian opera, which takes on a special hue and depth of emotion and on the background of Sicilian home atmosphere.

Theater Massimo in Palermo is not only the largest opera house in Italy but the third largest in all Europe. Built in a neoclassical style meant to echo Sicily’s Greek culture The façade resembles a classic temple.. The auditorium is gorgeous, gold and red velvet. The stage is deceptively large, three times the size of the auditorium, and sufficient for the most extravagant productions.

Opera as a genre was born in 1597 and quickly spread throughout Europe. Originating as a drama on music. Famous opera singers adorned their party as virtuoso passages that lead the audience in wild delight.

Golden Age of Opera of course must be considered the 19th century. The opera is usually divided into two main category.

The opera seria (serious) of her subjects are generally historical episodes very far from reality, normally performed skillfully by a male soprano. It is in this genre of Italian opera has won all of Europe, where all most all performances in Europe have been sung in Italian language.

Opera buffa (funny opera) appears a little later, and also won big success with the viewers.

It comic characters was a fun show, competing with opera seria, and gradually erasing the border between them.

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