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ballad opera, in English drama, a play of comic, satiric, or pastoral intent, interspersed with songs, most of them sung to popular airs. First and best was The Beggar's Opera (1728) by John Gay Gay, John, 1685–1732, English playwright and poet, b. Barnstaple, Devon. Educated at the local grammar school, he was apprenticed to a silk mercer for a brief time before commencing his literary career in London.
..... Click the link for more information. . The vogue for these operas lasted until c.1750. ballad operaEnglish 18th-century comic opera in which songs and musical interludes, usually consisting of existing popular tunes or opera melodies with new words, are interspersed with spoken dialogue. The first ballad opera, The Beggar's Opera (1728), by John Gay and J.C. Pepusch (1667–1752), was a sharply satirical work that became wildly popular and led to numerous similar works. Ballad opera led directly to the German singspiel and can be seen as the source of the modern musical. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Scholars of English and literature, music, and law from Europe and North America explore his writings, including his ballad operas, poetry, political journalism, social pamphlets, and novels Joseph Andrews, Tom Jones, and Amelia. Byline: ANI Imphal, April 17 (ANI): A group of Manipuri artistes recently staged "Phou-Oibi", a Manipuri Ballad Opera for the first time here showcasing the unique culture and traditions of the state. Instead of the satirical ballad opera being set in the grimy underbelly of early 18th century London, the action in the re-named Convict's Opera has been transposed to the belly of a ship transporting its hapless human cargo to Australia. |
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