It's important to recognize that while Puccini himself never traveled to China, the cultural fairs of the 19th and 20th centuries often showcased music from diverse cultures, which composers like him would have encountered. However, it's crucial to understand the historical context in which these works were written and the traditions they were influenced by. While yellow and black face are unequivocally demeaning and unacceptable, it doesn't mean we should dismiss these works entirely. Rather, we should acknowledge their problematic aspects and work towards performances that respect and honor the original cultures, while moving away from harmful traditions.
Nice video, The only problem I have with opera is that it is difficult to understand the sung text in the hall. This shortcoming is often found in live performances of pop singers according to professional reactors on TH-cam. Unjustified I think, a coloratura soprano often cannot be understood either, just saying...
If you're finding the text challenging to understand, it might be because opera often requires some prior knowledge and familiarity with the genre. It's a nuanced art form that benefits from an educated audience.
@@Baritone_RyanHenry as a classicle trained guitarist I had solfege training at the consrvatorium. In my group were students of instrumentalists as vocalists. We also discussed this problem in the group. There are individuals who bring the score of the opera to the concert hall.
@@humphreyterveer1338 There are many things a singer must cope with to ensure maximum resonance. How wonderful that you are a classical guitarist however one cannot compare apples to oranges. One need not speak the language but a familiarization of the music, text, and synopsis will help override this unintelligibility problem. When the basis of singing is understood and how a voice must modified vowels to achieve a beautiful sound, then this problem becomes easily overlooked.
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It's important to recognize that while Puccini himself never traveled to China, the cultural fairs of the 19th and 20th centuries often showcased music from diverse cultures, which composers like him would have encountered. However, it's crucial to understand the historical context in which these works were written and the traditions they were influenced by. While yellow and black face are unequivocally demeaning and unacceptable, it doesn't mean we should dismiss these works entirely. Rather, we should acknowledge their problematic aspects and work towards performances that respect and honor the original cultures, while moving away from harmful traditions.
Great video!!!
Thank you!!
Nice video, The only problem I have with opera is that it is difficult to understand the sung text in the hall. This shortcoming is often found in live performances of pop singers according to professional reactors on TH-cam. Unjustified I think, a coloratura soprano often cannot be understood either, just saying...
If you're finding the text challenging to understand, it might be because opera often requires some prior knowledge and familiarity with the genre. It's a nuanced art form that benefits from an educated audience.
@@Baritone_RyanHenry as a classicle trained guitarist I had solfege training at the consrvatorium. In my group were students of instrumentalists as vocalists. We also discussed this problem in the group. There are individuals who bring the score of the opera to the concert hall.
@@humphreyterveer1338 There are many things a singer must cope with to ensure maximum resonance. How wonderful that you are a classical guitarist however one cannot compare apples to oranges. One need not speak the language but a familiarization of the music, text, and synopsis will help override this unintelligibility problem. When the basis of singing is understood and how a voice must modified vowels to achieve a beautiful sound, then this problem becomes easily overlooked.