Essays on Performing Arts

Video in Opera Stage

Introduction Advances in technology and the corresponding creation of digital technologies have significantly impacted the performing arts (Poole & Ho, 2011). Opera has not escaped the technological advancements and as such, new forms of opera have emerged in both digital and virtual formats (Symonds & Karantonis, 2013). Salter (2010) explains that since the 1990s, the scenography of opera has emerged with technological advancements transforming stages into video and monitor accompaniments. The obvious payoff is an enhanced experiential, virtual reality of the opera’s stage. The new technologies blur the lines between the opera’s stage and the motion picture common in ...

19th Century Humanities

The Industrial Revolution During the 19th century, Europe was both divided and united profoundly, and a figure of the main cultural trends spread. After 1871, European countries were increasingly linked to the diplomatic communication and culmination in worldwide alliance networks. It was the century of nationalism expansion thus, people guarded identities jealously and established stricter border management. The European world was divided amid two regions of differential growth (Krech 15). Political liberalization and industrial revolution amendments spread fastest in France, Scandinavia, Western Europe, Britain, Italy, and Germany. Southern and Eastern Europe changed at a slow pace and in different ...

Question one

If I were to choose the century in which I would live in Europe, with no doubt, the 18th century would be my best bet. The century was marked by significant economic transformations and inventions that made life right for every citizen in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom supported its nationals as was evidenced by the government, which introduced support system schemes for poor people in the community. Moreover, there were government projects that were spearheaded with the aim of ensuring that the semi-skilled people earned some source of living. The introduced system of socialism united the nation. ...

Executive Summary

This section looks into the inception of Disney Store in South Korea, which is the country of interest. Disney Store is a retail outlet that specializes in sales of merchandise that are unique to Disney. Disney Store traces its roots back in 1987, in Glendale, California. A country analysis of South Korea was done with detailed information being noted as far as population, GDP, per capita income, aesthetics, political system, legal system and the living conditions in the country just to name a few of the areas tackled. This was followed by an economic analysis of South Korea where ...

A notable event that can be visited by international students just arriving in Canada is the Vancouver's festivals and events which showcases the cultural diversity, outdoor events and also the cultural diversity of the city. The Vancouver plays host to several events, as well as, festivals such as the Chinese New Year Parade, the Eastside Cultural Crawl or even the Jazz festival where world class musicians perform. Other events of interest encompass celebration of the Light Fireworks Festival, the PNE having music, rides, and even agricultural displays. Worth noting is that these events attract a multitude of people to ...

History

The Edinburgh Festival is the largest cultural festival in the world held annually starting from the month of August in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, and formed by several organizations not affiliated with one another. Officially, the Edinburgh Festival is formed by various events separate from one another, yet visitors from around the world treat it as a single large event. Two of the component festivals of the Edinburgh Festival – the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (EFF), came together in 1947 to “flower the human spirit” by refreshing cultural activities in Scotland and the rest of ...

During college and university periods, students take different classes in which they learn and acquire more knowledge about many important things. For my third semester at Valencia College which was in the fall of 2014, I have chosen a class without knowing how interesting it would be for me. Every professor around the world has different ways for teaching many things. My class Introduction to Humanity with doctor Jeffery Donley has been the best class that I have ever taken. During the entire semester, I have learned a lot about different cultural and historical significances but the most important for me ...

International Events: A Comparative Study

International Cultural Events: A Comparative Study

1. Qasr Al Hosn Festival Qasr Al Hosn Festival is the foremost cultural and historical celebration in Abu Dhabi. As stated in the 2013 Festival site, “the festival is an annual celebration of the more than 250-year-old fort and centuries of authentic Emirati culture and tradition”. Thousands of people attended the festival in 2013 and 2014 in order to celebrate the iconic birthplace of Abu Dhabi (2013 Festival site). This festival involves a variety of fund and educational activities that provide both the UAE community and visitors worldwide with an opportunity to experience ...

New research shows that most fanatics of live art performances such as youths are put off by the formal concert formats that are embraced by most of the performing arts companies. The ideas leave correspondents questioning whether the immersive experience that is characterized by the theatrical nature is the way to go for the future of the live performance and art industry. Over the last few years, alternative musical experience has been adopted. Alternative experiences in art performances have been found to be popular across the world. Live performance companies such as the OperaUpClose’s production at the Cock ...

Technology and its impact on live performing arts

Introduction and background Performing arts have always formed an important element in communicating culture and emotions. The filming or performing process consists of four main stages which include planning, making, editing/ improvising and promoting. All of these activities were initially performed with a lot of effort as dialogues had to be written and not typed or scanned, they had to be photocopied and not printed, there were no computers to mix sounds, edit the effects and also to research. (Purcell, 2007) Technology of the present times enables theatre to gain support from other sources in order to make the ...

With the advancements in technology and considering how fast innovations in technology happen, the world is constantly evolving. As a result, the field of live performing arts has continually struggled and modified how it utilizes technology in the arts scene. While many believed that live performance acts would die down with the advent of the Internet and the continuous innovations, the supporters of technological advancements have vehemently opposed such notions. Technology has a positive impact on live performing arts because in the modern technological world, people’s demands are much higher than it was before. Live performing arts should integrate all ...

Art is to speak to people’s souls and minds so all kinds of new productions and reproductions are a natural outcome of people’s need to approach and understand art in the way that covers their personal questions on the mysteries of their existence, of their life, of their mortal journey. The aim of this essay is to present you with an answer to a relatively recent question which has risen in the field of Art and is on the issue of funding Art in the United States. How should the performing arts be funded in the United States? Is ...

Abstract

Confidence and focus determines one’s success in any sporting activity. Baseball is both a physical and mental game. All forms of success are subject to one’s confidence and self-esteem. For an individual to have a triumphant career in sports, confidence is a mandatory element. Physical talent does not do anyone any good without confidence in performing sports. Several athletes have average physical talent in their sport fields. Their self-confidence propels them to succeed beyond those deemed more talented them. Mohammed Ali is celebrated athlete for his self-confidence. When asked for whom he thought he was, the great boxer responded, “I ...

I attended two concerts at the Southern University Symphony Orchestra Hall and the Tulsa Performing Arts Centre in Oklahoma. This is what I observed. The concert which was performed by the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra was certainly a revelation in many respects. It included two Chinese works which have gained considerable fame all over the world and which were quite ideally interpreted by the orchestra. There was also the Brahms Second Symphony for good measure which is one of the most popular romantic works in the repertoire and which is very much a staple part of the orchestra’s routine. ...

Introduction

One might be inclined to think that injuries are only prone in sports like soccer, football, athletics and indoor games. This misconstrued notion is not only fallacious but also misguided. It is not uncommon for members of the performing arts to complain of numbness, pain and at times serious injuries. For a long time, performance related injuries have plagued the performance arts. Of interest is the fact that it was not until the early 1980s that the term ‘Performing Arts Medicine’ was coined. The emergence of the term and by extension the recognition of the injuries in performance arts was ...

Introduction:

This term paper has presented a proposal for the performing ART class. In this paper, the performance chosen by the student has been elaborated. Penn State’s Center is a staple of the university and the community. The Center was founded in the year 1985. The focus of presentations is on touring Broadway, jazz, classics, chamber music, and others. The purpose of those presentations is to engage students, staff members, and the faculty in dance, theatre, and music.The Center for the Performing Arts aims to schedule highest caliber performances. The Center provides a balance of cultural enrichment and academics. The Center offers ...

This term paper has presented a proposal for the performing ART class. In this paper, the performance chosen by the student has been elaborated. Penn State’s Center is a staple of the university and the community. The Center was founded in the year 1985. In each season, the presentations of Cary Photographic Artists (CPA) are conducted including a gamut of performing art genres. The focus of presentations is on touring Broadway, jazz, classics, chamber music, and others. The purpose of those presentations is to engage students, staff members, and the faculty in dance, theatre, and music. The Center for the ...

“The Glory of Handel” “The Glory of Handel” After attending the classical music concert of Festival City Symphony named ‘Not an Irish Concert’ on 17 March 2013, I realised that classical music is not only worth listening to but worth appreciating with all heart. So, I decided to attend another concert based on same theme. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra organised another wonderful music concert titled ‘The Glory of Handel’ on March 29, 2013 in Wisconsin in the Milwaukee School of Engineering University ( www.mso.org ). It was yet another great musical experience. Here’s a short summary of how the ...

On February 1st, I went to see the latest production of the Cookeville Performing Arts Center's Backstage Series - Christopher Durang's Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them. A biting satire written by the master satirist, Durang's plays are always on the edgy, raunchy side, and Torture was no exception. Playing on cultural and social taboos, the show is about a young American girl who finds herself mysteriously married (after a drunken night) to a strange man named Zamir. What follows is a wonderful comedy of errors that plays on Islamophobia, the post-9/11 world, and traditional romantic situation comedies in a ...

Is technology now threatening the nature and perhaps the very existence of the live performing arts and how those arts should respond to the changes being brought about by technology? The fast pace development of technology is often cited as the reason why live performing arts are no longer as popular as it was before. The ticket sales for new motion pictures and 3D movies are way higher than theater shows and other similar productions’. Indeed, it is tempting to generalize that technological advancements have made the nature of live arts an obsolete and non-profitable one. However, there ...

Tartuffe is the most famous play written by Moliere. In the view of many contemporary literary critics, Moliere qualifies as one of the world’s greatest comic playwright (Kasparek, 1977). The other famous play by Moliere is called The Misathrope. The two comprise of Moliere’s greatest pieces. Tartuffe’s plot revolves around wealthy bourgeois Orgon religious piety that almost destroys him but luckily, the pretender Tartuffe is discovered before he completely takes advantage of Orgon. Moliere’s Tartuffe has been a subject of controversy since its writing. The play generated a great deal of discussion owing to its perceived mockery ...

Canadian Opera Company Demographic

The Canadian Opera Company (COC) can reach a broader audience by identifying their audience demographic and appeals to their desires. Recently COC has been making improvements to strengthen their accessibility.

Demographic

According to Statistics Canada, “It is estimated that 3% of the Canadian population attends opera. The demographic break-down shows an encouragingly high participation rate of 2.8% for the 20-24 year-old category, dropping to 2.0% for the Gen X population, then growing back to 2.8% for 35-44 year-olds, reaching its highest level of 4.5% for those between 45 and 59.” Statistics also show that more women attend the opera than males ...

Depending on the stage of development performing arts, it is possible to refer to them as industry. The performing arts have been growing tremendously over the past years in the world. The industry has seen various growths in the figure of professions and the viewers of the films. The performing arts are a source of entertainment to many people. In addition, the performing arts give much benefit to the industry as they improve the locals and employees quality of life. The industry also benefits as visitors are attracted by the performing arts. This leads to indirect, direct, and associated artistic ...

Tartuffe is the most famous play written by Moliere. In the view of many contemporary literary critics, Moliere qualifies as one of the world’s greatest comic playwright (Kasparek, 1977). The other famous play by Moliere is called The Misathrope. The two comprise of Moliere’s greatest pieces. Tartuffe’s plot revolves around wealthy bourgeois Orgon religious piety that almost destroys him but luckily, the pretender Tartuffe is discovered before he completely takes advantage of Orgon. Moliere’s Tartuffe has been a subject of controversy since its writing. The play generated a great deal of discussion owing to its perceived mockery ...