HMU111H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Healey Willan, Joseph Quesnel, Harry Somers

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Ballad opera sung with folk-like song interspersed within. First opera composed in north america was by joseph quesnel: colas et colinette (1789, performed in 1790, lucas et c cile (1808, no perf. date) Serious operas emerge in mid-19th century, travelling opera troupes from u. s. Canadian opera performers: emma albani, edward johnson in charge of all opera performances post wwii. 20th century: healey willan transit through fire, deirdre, harry somers, murray schafer loving, centennial lead to commissions of operas. Somers led the m tis people against the government in rebellion. Felt he was sent by god to represent catholicism. People saw him as a prophet, madman, traitor, saviour. Isolated musically: no accompaniment from the orchestra. Kuyas: originally composed for song competition, marguerite"s aria. Structure: recurs in riel"s solos throughout act 3, presence felt in loneliest moments. Began earlier than in canada, first english, then french, italian, german. Lorenzo da ponte (mozart"s librettist) produces don giovanni.

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