Humorous opera bits from the 'net universe
Murder and mayhem...
Executions and torture...
Deception and (gulp) incest....
Where else can someone see freaky, macabre stuff like this on a public stage and call it "Art" but at the opera? While looking around YouTube and the 'net for future items to blog on, we found these funny bits.
With all the mayhem and theatrical drama that opera entails, it is refreshing to take a look at the lighter side of opera. Opera fans over time have created fun and interesting parodies and tributes and thanks to this wonderful modern age, they are available online.
1.) An enthusiastic Wagner fan recreates his own Immolation Scene from "Gotterdammerung" and burns his Persian rug in the process.
2.) On the popular site "I Can Haz Cheezburger," a "kittah" gets his chance at a classic opera scene.
3.) Of course, there is the famous "kill the rabbit" scene from the Bugs Bunny classic "What's Opera Doc?" Due to copyright issues it cannot be published here, but check out sound samples:
- and the "libretto" for a good laugh. This libretto is to be sung to the tune of the famous "Ride of the Valkyries" melody, made internationally famous - for better or for worse - by the classic film "Apocalypse Now."
4.) A while back, Arizona Opera created and distributed a very cool educational CD for younger audiences. The "Whack a Tenor" game is a particular favorite.
5.) While the Wagner Ring cycle is always a popular target for parody, an operation calling itself the Lego Opera has made its own rendition of the third act of Puccini's "Tosca." It his difficult to tell if this is parody or a true, heartfelt tribute, but it is fun to watch nevertheless.
Other lego-rendered operas may be found here.
Enjoy!
0 comments:
Post a Comment