Abstract
Opera, a distinctive art form that integrates music, drama, and visual spectacle, emerged in late 16th-century Italy and rapidly became a dominant cultural force throughout Europe. This study examines the socio-political, economic, and artistic factors that facilitated the creation and development of opera. By focusing on the Florentine Camerata's contributions, the commercialization of opera in Venice, and the rise of the prima donna as a cultural icon, the paper explores the genre's profound influence on European society. Through case studies of key operas such as L’Orfeo by Monteverdi, Giasone by Cavalli, and Giulio Cesare by Handel, this paper demonstrates how early opera not only reflected but also shaped the cultural and social dimensions of its time. The analysis highlights opera's enduring legacy and its impact on subsequent musical and theatrical traditions.
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Yan Jiajun, Raffles Music College, Singapore
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Conference: IICAH2025
Stream: Arts - Arts Policy
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Jiajun Y. (2025) The Emergence and Influence of Early European Opera: A Historical and Analytical Study ISSN: 2432-4604 – The IAFOR International Conference on Arts & Humanities – Hawaii 2025 Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 177-181) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2432-4604.2025.16
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2432-4604.2025.16
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