The Kill the Wabbit cartoon seems to be an affectionate parody, and I even daresay that whoever came up with the idea and developed it must have been opera connoisseurs.
Given the numerous people around the world, who got their first exposure to opera and classical music thanks to What's Opera Doc, Rabbit of Seville and Long-Haired Hare, along with many others, not to mention Fantasia. It seems almost criminal that these aren't mandatory viewing in every music class in every school. They are the perfect way to introduce children to the most beautiful music ever written. And for teenagers, while those are still great, maybe add in some Tina S performing Moonlight Sonata 3rd movement on electric guitar, as well as some Danish National Symphony Orchestra's pop culture concerts covering Clint Eastwood's man with no name trilogy, Star Wars and Tolkien, as the best way to help spark more interest in the arts in general and music in particular.
My parents passionately hate classical music. I discovered it watching the cartoons and watching movies. I also discovered some of it while singing in school choruses and, now, church choir. Our director loves Mozart and we just did Lacrimosa at the Easter vigil.
When, as grown-up children, we'd go to visit our parents, Dad would make pancakes on Sunday morning. Mom would let us know it was time to get up for pancakes by cranking "Ride of the Valkyries" loud enough to blast us up off our mattresses. So now I associate Wagner with pancakes. And my parents.
Hello, Opera Anna! I'm a retired violinist. I was never a member of the HGO Orchestra, but I subbed with them many times. My wife and I adore you and really enjoy your videos! Keep posting them and we'll keep watching!
Hi!! That's so sweet, thank you! Super cool, any chance you played Rigoletto at the Miller Outdoor Theatre in 2008(I think?) Haha that was my first opera
This was cool Anna. I didn't know "What's Opera, Doc" had several operas in it. I didn't have a favorite from this bunch, but the aria from Lucia Di Lammormor reminded me of another Bugs Bunny cartoon.
This was such a great idea for a video bc cartoons are absolutely what got me into opera and classical music altogether. This topic is an absolute wormhole...especially with Bugs Bunny, Animaniacs, and Tiny Toons alone. Looking forward to part two!
Something struck me about the Castafiore: the Jewel Aria is the one and only aria we hear/see her singing. Hergé must have really hated it, but I also find it ironic that one of the most melodramatic roles in one of the darkest operas is used here as pure comedy.
@@operaanna With Don Giovanni, it's one of my "Halloween" operas. Or my go-to operas for Halloween. I remember reading Hergé saying that for some reason he could not take opera seriously.
Here's some more HiHi Puffy Ami Yumi "Opera Yumi" Tom and Jerry "The Cat above and the Mouse below", Cat and duplicat", Looney Tunes"Rabbit of Seville" Dexter's Laboratory "LAbretto" Hey Arnold "What's Opera Arnold?" Just to names few can't wait for part 2😀
Your Welcome here's a few more, Courage the cowardly dog "Ride of the Valkyries". Looney tunes Long Haired hair", "Porky and Daffy at the William tell overture". Disney "The whale who wanted to sing at the met".😊
The Simpsons "Homer of Seville", "The Italian Bob". Family Guy "Model Behavior".Batman TAs "Birds of a feather" Mr Bean "Opera Bean".Arthur" Lights Camera... Opera"
The Castafiore is actually a fascinating character, in spite of the bad reputation she gave to her art. Although Tintin and Haddock cannot stand her singing, she is meant to be a diva of international renowned, so she must have done something right. But in universe, the two people who genuinely admire her are Colonel Sponz (he even seem to find her hot), who works for a dictatorship, and Professor Calculus, who is of course hard of hearing. The latter is actually downright gentlemanly with her in The Castafiore's Emerald (maybe the greatest Tintin story, by the way).
Such good insight! Like I said, i don't know the cartoon, but this clip was the only thing I saw. I found it so interesting that the creator based her off of Maria Callas after 1950, so makes sense that Castafiore is a renowned international singer herself
@@operaanna Great video Anna, as usual. Maybe to give some context, the Tintin stories first came out as comic books drawn by Herge. Later (much later) they were made into cartoons. I must say that I have only read the books and in my imagination, she sang like a proper diva :). So, I'm giving Herge a pass here, and also agree with Ludovico's comment.
@@operaanna Thanks. I'd recommend that you read the comics in which she is featured, if you find time. In spite of all her flaws, Bianca Castafiore has redeeming qualities.
Lol your stepdad is correct, Tintin is one of the great Bandes Dessinées. It loses a bit in the film version but at least we get to hear La Castafiore sing. Too bad she is as talented as Assurancetourix, the bard from the Astérix BD.
My personal favorite cartoon opera was Bugs Bunny Rabbit of Seville. Followed by Baton Bunny. Which I got to see live with the LA Phil at the Hollywood bowl. The cartoon starts out with a shot of the HWB and it was one of those surreal moments you never forget. Ive seen that cartoon dozens of times as a kid and now here I was watching it where it supposedly took place.
I am gonna leave a note for you, not walkure so you can prepare more for them, but OperaAnna. When and where are we going to see and/or hear you singing? Give us one or two clips at least so we get to enjoy more of your artistry..
The Kill the Wabbit cartoon seems to be an affectionate parody, and I even daresay that whoever came up with the idea and developed it must have been opera connoisseurs.
The Tom and Jerry cartoon: the real Carmen would NOT have been scared by a mouse. Or anyone.
SO TRUE
Given the numerous people around the world, who got their first exposure to opera and classical music thanks to What's Opera Doc, Rabbit of Seville and Long-Haired Hare, along with many others, not to mention Fantasia. It seems almost criminal that these aren't mandatory viewing in every music class in every school. They are the perfect way to introduce children to the most beautiful music ever written. And for teenagers, while those are still great, maybe add in some Tina S performing Moonlight Sonata 3rd movement on electric guitar, as well as some Danish National Symphony Orchestra's pop culture concerts covering Clint Eastwood's man with no name trilogy, Star Wars and Tolkien, as the best way to help spark more interest in the arts in general and music in particular.
Totally agree!!
My parents passionately hate classical music. I discovered it watching the cartoons and watching movies. I also discovered some of it while singing in school choruses and, now, church choir. Our director loves Mozart and we just did Lacrimosa at the Easter vigil.
Shame you can't share the love with your parents!!
@@operaanna it’s funny. Most parents don’t like it when their kids blast modern music from now. Not mine.
When, as grown-up children, we'd go to visit our parents, Dad would make pancakes on Sunday morning. Mom would let us know it was time to get up for pancakes by cranking "Ride of the Valkyries" loud enough to blast us up off our mattresses. So now I associate Wagner with pancakes. And my parents.
That's some top tier parenting right there!
Hello, Opera Anna! I'm a retired violinist. I was never a member of the HGO Orchestra, but I subbed with them many times. My wife and I adore you and really enjoy your videos! Keep posting them and we'll keep watching!
Hi!! That's so sweet, thank you! Super cool, any chance you played Rigoletto at the Miller Outdoor Theatre in 2008(I think?) Haha that was my first opera
I couldn't say for certain, but it's possible. I think it more likely that my wife and I were in the audience!@@operaanna
Sideshow Bob (Kelsey Grammer) singing HMS Pinafore before he attempts to kills Bart Simpson is second only to "What's Opera, Doc."
This was cool Anna. I didn't know "What's Opera, Doc" had several operas in it. I didn't have a favorite from this bunch, but the aria from Lucia Di Lammormor reminded me of another Bugs Bunny cartoon.
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Looney Tunes did a bunch of opera-themed cartoons and they're all hilarious. "Rabbit of Seville" and "Long-Haired Hare "leap to mind
This was such a great idea for a video bc cartoons are absolutely what got me into opera and classical music altogether. This topic is an absolute wormhole...especially with Bugs Bunny, Animaniacs, and Tiny Toons alone. Looking forward to part two!
I'll have to get on it soon!!
12:00 Tintin is my favourite, because I would love to perform as Young Castafiore Version
Love it and OF COURSE the Bugs Bunny cartoon is my favorite!
Something struck me about the Castafiore: the Jewel Aria is the one and only aria we hear/see her singing. Hergé must have really hated it, but I also find it ironic that one of the most melodramatic roles in one of the darkest operas is used here as pure comedy.
Must have been one of the only things he remembers! HA... I agree, when you know the context it's kind of eery, no?
@@operaanna With Don Giovanni, it's one of my "Halloween" operas. Or my go-to operas for Halloween. I remember reading Hergé saying that for some reason he could not take opera seriously.
Well what about in the 2011 movie of 'Tintin' when she's singing 'Je Veux Vivre' instead?
For me, it's Willie the Whale and the Hey, Arnold! Carmen episode
Me: "great! Opera in cartoons! She HAS to mention Woody woodpecker's Figaro!"
*No Woody*
Me: Sono il più triste della città 😭
HAHHA there are SO many i couldn't get to. Both this and opera in movies need a part 2!
Here's some more HiHi Puffy Ami Yumi "Opera Yumi" Tom and Jerry "The Cat above and the Mouse below", Cat and duplicat", Looney Tunes"Rabbit of Seville" Dexter's Laboratory "LAbretto" Hey Arnold "What's Opera Arnold?" Just to names few can't wait for part 2😀
Thank you for this!! Working on part 2 for the new season!
Your Welcome here's a few more, Courage the cowardly dog "Ride of the Valkyries". Looney tunes Long Haired hair", "Porky and Daffy at the William tell overture". Disney "The whale who wanted to sing at the met".😊
The Simpsons "Homer of Seville", "The Italian Bob". Family Guy "Model Behavior".Batman TAs "Birds of a feather" Mr Bean "Opera Bean".Arthur" Lights Camera... Opera"
Don't forget the Simpsons' Opera as well!
OMG HOOWW did i not realize?!? Like I said, Part 2 🤪
The Castafiore is actually a fascinating character, in spite of the bad reputation she gave to her art. Although Tintin and Haddock cannot stand her singing, she is meant to be a diva of international renowned, so she must have done something right. But in universe, the two people who genuinely admire her are Colonel Sponz (he even seem to find her hot), who works for a dictatorship, and Professor Calculus, who is of course hard of hearing. The latter is actually downright gentlemanly with her in The Castafiore's Emerald (maybe the greatest Tintin story, by the way).
Such good insight! Like I said, i don't know the cartoon, but this clip was the only thing I saw. I found it so interesting that the creator based her off of Maria Callas after 1950, so makes sense that Castafiore is a renowned international singer herself
@@operaanna Great video Anna, as usual. Maybe to give some context, the Tintin stories first came out as comic books drawn by Herge. Later (much later) they were made into cartoons. I must say that I have only read the books and in my imagination, she sang like a proper diva :). So, I'm giving Herge a pass here, and also agree with Ludovico's comment.
@@operaanna Thanks. I'd recommend that you read the comics in which she is featured, if you find time. In spite of all her flaws, Bianca Castafiore has redeeming qualities.
Lol your stepdad is correct, Tintin is one of the great Bandes Dessinées. It loses a bit in the film version but at least we get to hear La Castafiore sing. Too bad she is as talented as Assurancetourix, the bard from the Astérix BD.
My personal favorite cartoon opera was Bugs Bunny Rabbit of Seville. Followed by Baton Bunny. Which I got to see live with the LA Phil at the Hollywood bowl. The cartoon starts out with a shot of the HWB and it was one of those surreal moments you never forget. Ive seen that cartoon dozens of times as a kid and now here I was watching it where it supposedly took place.
I need to know about the ring and how it relates to LOTR did you just make traditional opera cool? YUP!!!
THANKS!! that's an amaazing idea for a video!
What are your thoughts on the rabbit of seville from Looney Tunes?
WHAT?!?! Where's "Rabbit of Seville"?
part 2 coming soon!
I am gonna leave a note for you, not walkure so you can prepare more for them, but OperaAnna. When and where are we going to see and/or hear you singing? Give us one or two clips at least so we get to enjoy more of your artistry..
SOON!! I promise. It feels..indulgent. And scary 😜
I really prefer the Wabbit of Seville
YES! i wanted to include it, but was unable to this time. Part 2 is on my Patreon!