Opera
Verdi
GiuseppeVerdi is considered the legend of all Italian opera composers and hisreputation goes beyond dispute. He is among the few geniusesrecognized while he was among the living. Verdi managed to create andintroduce deep male voices to realize the vibrant potency to music.Verdi scripted successful operas well into old age. The greatest giftthat made him stand out was how he understood what his audience needregardless of it being Italian or French.
Accordingto McKenzie-Brown (2016), Verdi productions were triumphant whetherproduced in both languages. Verdi took the advantage of thecommunicative power of the orchestra. The musical innovations he madeare so closely identified that other composers in the modern age willnot utilize them. Verdi produced music that was identified with humanpassions and developed scores concerning them. Verdi always insistedon finding a suitable plot according to his talents he would bepatient. While expanding the dramatic compositions and intricacy,Verdi would specialize in bringing out the richness of an individualvoice and the texture. Additionally, Verdi integrated vocalexpression, which was pacing swiftly and stiffly and hence,transforming Othellointo a regressive thriller subtle horns, clarinets, and cellos withsoothing plucked notes similar like a teardrop accompanied the play.
Hisexcellent talent incorporated in music composition impressed theaudience. The themes in the music along with the dancers’ movesrejuvenated the spirits of the public since they could connect withthe music. Through speculation, the audience would sing along to thework of Verdi. The audience experienced the voices, as they were asmall oasis that concluded while entertained in tranquility. Playslike Falstaff were transformed into a virtuosic, vivacious comedy.
References
McKenzie-Brown,P. (2016). TheParallel Lives of Verdi and Wagner.[online] 52composers.com. Available at:http://www.52composers.com/verdiandwagner.html [Accessed 5 May 2016].