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Opéra bouffon is the French term for the Italian genre of opera buffa (comic opera) performed in 18th-century France, either in the original language or in French translation. It was also applied to original French opéras comiques having Italianate or near-farcical plots.
Opéra bouffon (French pronunciation: [ɔpeʁa bufɔ̃]) is the French term for the Italian genre of opera buffa (comic opera) performed in 18th-century France, either in the original language or in French translation.
In the late 17th century, German and English composers tried to establish their own native traditions but by the early 18th century they had given ground to imported Italian opera, which became the international style in the hands of composers such as Handel. Only France resisted (and her operatic tradition had been founded by the Italian Lully).
The actors of the Comédie-Italienne by Nicolas Lancret, early 18th century. Comédie-Italienne (French pronunciation: [kɔmedi italjɛn]) or Théâtre-Italien (pronounced [teɑtʁ italjɛ̃]) are French names which have been used to refer to Italian-language theatre and opera when performed in France.
Handel's last opera that he composed in Italy was a great success, [11] and established his reputation as a composer of Italian opera. [12] 1711 Rinaldo (Handel). Handel's first opera for the London stage was also the first all-Italian opera performed on the London stage. [13] 1724 Giulio Cesare (Handel). Noted for the richness of its ...
Because of the popularity of Italian opera throughout 18th-century Europe (except France), singers such as Ferri, Farinelli, Senesino and Pacchierotti became the first operatic superstars, earning enormous fees and hysterical public adulation. [12]
In France in the middle of the eighteenth century, the genre of "comic ballet" (such as Rameau's Platée) was starting to acquire comic elements, while the genre of opéra bouffon was starting to produce a type of original comedy that was closer to farce and commedia dell'arte.
A late 18th century opera buffa with some heroic content. Orlando paladino (1782), Palmira, regina di Persia (1795) Haydn, Salieri [4] Dramma giocoso (plural drammi giocosi) Italian: Literally, "jocular drama". Mid 18th century form that developed out of the opera buffa, marked by the addition of serious, even tragic roles and situations to the ...