The Birth and Life in Opera

The Birth and Life in Opera explores the use of art to bring attention to social and political issues.  Art is usually attended by powerful and influential members of  a society, in part because they are the only ones who can afford to attend.   This story shows how different composers such as Monteverdi and Mozart, used music and recitative language similar to what was being used in the church to convey sensitive messages such as death and mistreatment of subjects.  Opera originated in Italy and became popular in most of Europe in the 18th and 19th century.   To dramatize stories about real life issues such as love, death and politics, Opera combines music, poetry, dance, drama, and design to depict stories about love, tragedy and injustice.    Opera continues to be used as a political venue which brings social issues to light through universal stories.  Using music to dramatize passionate stories creates an entertainment setting that has become relevant in most of the world including cities in China and North America.  This setting is unique and is considered the parent of the musicals which have also become increasingly popular in bringing attention to social issues such as war, discrimination, and other social injustices