Opera 101, Opera Basics

In this first episode of a summer series, Dr. Nic shares some basic ideas about opera: both as theatre and as music. Enjoy.

[@lorimosley2728]

This is just what I wanted, I’m 59, have appreciated most musical genres and recently developed an interest in opera. I can’t wait to learn and hear more. Thank you!

[@joaolucasgaldino9872]

Try some of la Boheme, from Puccini! That is my favorite opera. Musetta's waltz is very good.

[@jennifermorris3797]

I have noticed that many opera companies are offerring education on their websites and before performances to help people understand Opera better. If I could ever find an online Opera Appreciation Course, I believe that others beside myself would pay for such a course.

[@DesAlawy]

Did you practice opera?

[@cherylb6180]

Thank you for posting this all those years ago. I am eager to learn more about Opera and this helped!

[@Melynda-uf5cg]

This video makes me want to learn more about opera and attend a show. Your enthusiasm is infectious.

[@corgifloofi4840]

I genuinely enjoyed this. Opera has always been a minor pleasure of mine, I want to take it to the next level.

[@user-ip2ci4ql8g]

As a 16 year old wanting to get into Opera & Orchestral music, I love this video.

[@melisa3860]

im on that way rn do u wanna be friends 🙂‍↕️

[@samueljaramillo4221]

Interesting video Mr. Reveles. I started listening and watching opera when I was fifteen yrs old. I’m 69 now. Needless to say I was hooked. My first opera was Carmen. I’ve graduated to more serious operas like Wagner and baroque opera. I love it all.

[@IsabelRodriguez-nv2ue]

Thank you very much for this video; I have always wanted to learn about Opera and I have certainly learn a lot by just watching this video. I enjoyed each one of the short operas presented. I can't wait to learn more!

[@soulslurper8754]

I am fascinated.Thank you for this.I do believe I may have found a new section of the arts I am truly inspired by the beauty and creativity of!❤

[@everythingfootball6948]

Thank you so much Sir for this beautiful video, studying the introduction of opera for my 2nd year exams and i found this video… what a great teacher you are… 🙏🏽

[@TORONTOKYO]

Thank you for inspiring me to delve deeper into the opera. your kind rekindled an interest in life. I an so young but I remember I will die, so youth doesnt gift me happiness.

[@m.v8692]

Love the video,

[@huntingfashiondolls3307]

im 35 And im very amused by opera. i did like it before but never really appretiated it. you explain everything so well

[@hunt3r36]

I ENJOYED your commentary VERY VERY MUCH! IT WAS BRILLIANT! THANK YOU SO MUCH! KEEP IT COMING!!

[@tanikathacker9158]

Nicolas, this is such a great series. Thank you for creating this. So engaging and educative. Thank you!

[@rayfridley6649]

Mr. Reveles: Look at the Broadway musical "Phantom Of The Opera". It starts with a song from "Faust". Not only commercials and movies, but also stage works on occasion.

[@27AC35]

Very inspiring video, his passion shines through completely in this video, truly amazing. RIP Nicolas Reveles

[@diskoboi3342]

Thank you so much for making this video. It was exactly what I was looking for. :)

[@nicreveles]

You are SO welcome! xo

[@GustavoStrauss]

Wow, i really love your Enthusiasm!! Enjoyed your video very much 😊

[@adamhenwood581]

Lovely video. I learned much. Thank you

[@DutchPlanDerLinde]

Loved the video man

[@mayureshelango]

Time to change the genre I listen to, I suppose. Thank you!

[@barraqali336]

Excellent introduction!

[@nuriagutierrez6320]

Great video, thank you!!

[@Maya-xm5jx]

Thanks, I’m learning a lot

[@simonkawasaki4229]

REVELES!!! You are awesome!!

[@nicreveles]

Simon Kawasaki why, thank you! I appreciate your comment and hope you continue to enjoy your experience of opera! xo

[@lightninginmyhands4878]

Thanks Nic, this was a great intro

[@nicreveles]

You are most welcome!

[@Aigsup]

I wonder what you think of dual of the fates by John Williams

[@yauhenivis8644]

Is it a contemporary way of showing the importance of opera by showing how it is used in ads? 😁

[@taktak7353]

Thank you very much ♥️

[@hadassah179]

starts at 2:00

[@amon8292]

You can become a salesman bro.

[@warblerab2955]

For the major barrier to opera is the fact the most in a foriegn language. I wish they would translate them into English and then I could tell was the heck is going on.

[@nicreveles]

Most opera companies in the US have supertitles now, translating everything in real time above the stage. No need to know a foreign language!

[@einstu]

The words are only one part of the experience. I find that once I understand the story, reading the translations are a distraction from the acting, the scenery, the music, the emotion

[@clivegoodman16]

I once saw a performance of Tarare with music by Salieri and words by Beaumarchais. Unfortunately, it was in French and there were no subtitles. I discovered that my knowledge of French was less than I thought. I found the experience very bewildering.

[@henrywoop2124]

You will understand the plot of a good opers without understanding a single word

[@samueljaramillo4221]

The music itself and the action onstage tells the story.

[@cletusgadsden2969]

Flower duet... Homer Simpson gets hit in the head alot

[@sandiburgess5902]

will share with my private vocal students

[@aztecemperorchannel6103]

Maybe returning a few of those books back to the library might help to further spread interest in this wonderful music? just sayin',,,

[@Bellatrix28618]

Haha good one. Maybe he’s in the library?

[@samueljaramillo4221]

Don’t you read or collect books? Try it sometime.

[@cletusgadsden2969]

Yeah!

[@brucemah609]

❤️❤️❤️🙏🏿

[@user-mr3mf8lo7y]

Mentioning anything and everything but Opera 101 as the title suggests..

[@samueljaramillo4221]

The whole video was on opera. Can you name any of the operas that were shown on the video ? Probably not.

[@gaylecheung3087]

WTH

[@da480]

Not sure if dumbing down is the way to go. Not to the level of pasta commercial at least. Please

[@vaslav030547]

Too much waffling at the start. Get on with it man! Pointless video.

[@rustinstardust2094]

Have you never taken a 101 class? First day is what is known as an i-n-t-r-o-d-u-c-t-i-o-n. Diving into the details comes later. Patience, Grasshopper.

[@samueljaramillo4221]

He is introducing you to the subject. You don’t like it, move on.

[@SylvainCharbonneau]

I totaly disagree with this vidéo, it suck.

[@ThePrimeMinisterOfTheBlock]

YOU SUCK

[@samueljaramillo4221]

Why did you watch troll?