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Name: This is Opera
Genre: Documentary & Biography, Music
Released: 2015-03-06
Cast: RAMON GENER

2015
2 Seasons
8.7 (78)

This is Opera is a unique and innovative television show that features famous operas and their stories. Produced by BRUTAL MEDIA, S.L. and hosted by Ramon Gener, the show presents a fresh approach to the world of opera, breaking down the language and traditions that make it inaccessible to many people.

The show aims to help the audience to discover the complexity and beauty of opera through the performerâs experiences, analysis and interpretation. The episodes range from exploring different operas' themes and characters to looking at their historical and cultural context.

Each episode provides an in-depth understanding of the opera with the use of archival footage, interviews with experts, behind-the-scenes access to rehearsals, and performances. The showâs production values are exceptionally high, showcasing the use of excellent cameras, lighting, and sound, bringing to life the magic of opera in a unique and captivating way.

Hosted by Ramon Gener, who is a successful and respected writer, teacher, and presenter, This is Opera offers authentic and engaging accounts of the opera world. His passion for opera, combined with his vast knowledge and warm personality, make him an excellent host for this series. Throughout each episode, he offers insightful and educational commentary on the topics being discussed.

One of the unique features of This is Opera is the way in which the show brings opera to life, using current events and situations to showcase the relevance of operas, which are often centuries old. In an episode examining Don Giovanni, for example, Gener discusses the relevance of the #MeToo movement and sexual abuse by powerful men, drawing parallels between the story in the opera and the situations seen in the news today.

Another exciting aspect of the show is its format, which blends storytelling and theatrical performance, giving the viewers a chance to become part of the action. The interviews with performers and directors offer insight into their creative process and personal experiences, making the audience feel like they are part of the show.

This is Opera is not just for opera lovers. It aims to attract a broader audience, and the way the show is produced and presented is accessible to newcomers to the world of opera. The show's style is engaging and enjoyable, effectively capturing the attention of viewers and building their interest in the art form.

The show has a positive impact on the world of opera, making the art form more accessible and helping it to reach a new audience. By breaking away from the traditional format, This is Opera takes opera out of the elitist realm and presents it as an art form for all to enjoy.

In conclusion, This is Opera is an exceptional television series that offers a new approach to exploring the world of opera. It beautifully combines storytelling, analysis, and performance, bringing to light the unique beauty of operas. With a charming host, stunning production values, and a fresh approach to the genre, This is Opera is a show that is both enjoyable and educational, and it is not to be missed.

This is Opera is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (30 episodes). The series first aired on March 6, 2015.

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15. Opera Is Life

December 26, 2015

We've gone out onto the street so that it's all of you telling us if you like music, if you like opera and what music means to you. With all of your answers we see that music and art is forever and for everyone. We will see an exciting final sequence recorded on the stage of Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu with all of those who have helped us throughout the show.

14. The Birth Of Opera

December 11, 2015

We'll discover the origin of opera by following Mar's pregnancy as a metaphor. We'll go to Florence and chat with Father Bernardo, we'll meet the choral group Ol'Green and we'll interview writer and journalist Rodolfo Tommasi. Finally, we'll end our trip in Mantua witnessing the birth of Mar's son, in an emotional sequence that will surprise everyone.

13. Rusalka

December 19, 2015

"Rusalka" by Antonin Dvor

12. Madama Butterfly

June 29, 2017

"Madame Butterfly" by Puccini teaches us about hope, longing, unconditional love and the problems when two cultures collide. With soprano Miki Mori, we'll look at the character's deepest desires, dreams and worries. We'll also talk with Daniele Callegari and we'll visit a cherry tree plantation in full bloom in order to discover more about the symbolism of this tree in Japanese culture.

11. Lulu

November 28, 2015

"Lulu" is an opera by Alban Berg that talks about our basic instincts, starring an enigmatic woman living in Vienna. To get to know Lulu, we'll travel to Vienna and speak with Dr. Alfred Pritz, with soprano Patricia Petibon and with publicist Toni Segarra. Michael Boder will explain us what dodecaphonic music is and we'll chat about seduction with burlesque star Kalinka Kalaschnikow.

10. Antonio Vivaldi

November 21, 2015

We'll travel to Venice to talk about Antonio Vivaldi and take a gondola to visit some of the most important spots in what was the arrival of opera to this city. We'll also perform musical experiments and talk to expert musicologist Pier Giuseppe Gillio. And we'll chat about DNA of Vivaldi's music with countertenor Philippe Jaroussky and with the wise Jorge Wagensberg.

9. The Magic Flute

November 14, 2015

"The Magic Flute" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is the ideal opera for all ages. To understand this effect, we're going to Tudela de Duero to talk with 7-year old 1st graders and with their parents and we'll try to discover the "Mozart Effect" with neuroscience educator Jordi A. Jauset. At the end, we'll travel to Vienna to find Mozart's grave and to talk to Christoph Wagner-Trenwitz.

8. Der Rosenkavalier

November 7, 2015

"Der Rosenkavalier" by Richard Strauss, is a comedy of errors that reflects upon the passage of time. In this episode, we'll wander the streets of Vienna, where the opera is set , and interview the soprano Martina Seraf

7. Nabucco

October 31, 2015

Giuseppe Verdi's other operas would never have existed if "Nabucco" had never come to be. To discover why, we'll travel to Valencia to attend one of the rehearsals of the Valencian government's chorus and speak with baritone Ambrogio Maestri and soprano Anna Pirozzi. Finally, we'll perform an experiment with Dr. Pedro Clar

6. Salome

October 24, 2015

"Salome" by Richard Strauss is an opera based on the timeless play by Oscar Wilde which included paedophilia, necrophilia, incest and decapitation. We'll travel to London to talk with Merlin Holland, Wilde's grandson, and we'll also witness a very sensual interpretation of the famous Dance of the Seven Veils by Munique Neith, one of the world's leading oriental dancers.

5. Cos

October 17, 2015

"Cos

4. The King of Opera in London

October 10, 2015

Handel managed something nobody had ever done before: to make England love opera. He was contracted by King George I and arrived in London in 1712. That's why we'll discover both London and Haendel during this episode, taking a trip along the Thames, visiting Lingfield Park Racecourse, seeing a match at The Valley football pitch or visiting the musicals West End, well accompanied by experts.

3. Fidelio

October 3, 2015

In this episode, we'll discuss Beethoven and his opera "Fidelio", one about love, injustice and freedom. We'll place a piano in the heart of Madrid and play different pieces by Beethoven. We'll also talk to soprano Adrianne Pieczonka and tenor Michael K

2. Eugene Onegin

September 26, 2015

"Eugene Oregon" by Tchaikovsky and Pushkin, is an opera that speaks to us about impossible romances, homosexuality, dandies, love letters and duels of honor. We'll be accompanied by soprano Anna Samuil and we'll try to fulfill one of Tchaikovsky's dreams. We'll also talk with Marc Gir

1. Pagliacci

September 19, 2015

"Pagliacci" by Ruggero Leoncavallo belongs to the verism artistic movement and its main topics are love, indifference, jealousy, hate and death. In this episode, we'll get to know the members of the RALUY Circus and a group of clowns called the PallaPupas who help hospitalized children to understand Leoncavallo's main message: no matter how hard life might get, the show must go on.

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Where to Watch This is Opera

This is Opera is available for streaming on the BRUTAL MEDIAS.L. website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch This is Opera on demand at Amazon.