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Before this class I had very little prior exposure to Opera. I used to believe that it was only for wealthy and elderly individuals. I also thought it would have been something that I wouldn’t be interested in. But, after being exposed to Opera and learning about it’s true meaning, I have developed an extremeContinue reading “Reflection of my thoughts on Opera and Werther”

At the end Werther, Massenet presents two contradicting musical moods; the death of Werther and the children in the background singing the Christmas carols. These two music moods are complete opposites of one another. The musical mood of Werther’s death is one of great sadness and realization. This was the most crucial part of theContinue reading “Massenet’s Opposing Musical Moods”

Sophie is a young and carefree 15 year old girl who believes that the world is a happy place. She tries to allow her optimism to shine through and brighten everyone’s day around her. I believe that her goal is to find happiness once again after the death of her mother. When Sophie and Charlotte’sContinue reading “Who is Sophie?”

This was my first time watching this scene from Shawshank Redemption and my initial thoughts about the aria was that it was inspiring. It didn’t make me think of despair or loss, but instead it gave me hope that there will be better days ahead to come. When Red played the opera on the PAContinue reading “Shawshank Redemption and “Sull’aria” from Le Nozze di Figaro”