The Heart of Opera
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The history and dynamics of opera are discussed here with David Craig Starkey, General Director of the Indianapolis Opera and CEO of The Basile Opera Center.
Among many elements is the concept of performer athleticism and the cruicial role of tapping into the full resonance of a body.\\xa0 Adapting to modern audiences, of course, is discussed, as well as amplification which first appeared in theatre and opera in 1968 with the musical Hair.
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