Dutch in Translation

Did you know that Puccini has influenced all film music, like Star Wars and Jaws? Today you'll learn about the motifs in the music of these movies and the opera Tosca by Puccini, a political thriller that involves crime and frightening emotions. A lethal story. Keep reading to learn more! You know how when you read a book, characters are given names, right? Then as you read, you identify the character by it. Well, Puccini gave each character and situation a musical theme, a motif. This means that when a certain character is coming or a particular situation is about to develop, you'll hear "light motifs" or, in other words, music especially related to them. Therefore, by identifying the motifs, you get ready for what's coming because you got a heads up on which character is coming on stage or which situation will take place. Do you see what we mean?  And that's how it happens in movies too! Think of Star Wars. Now, focus on Darth Vader? Simplifying it to the ...

If you don't get opera, this is for you!      What if we told you that opera is a super entertaining and addictive  soap opera ?! We know two things: opera is a dark territory for you and f irst times are always unforgettable, for better or worse. Therefore  we thought,  We need an opera both hilarious and fantastic! Unique and extraordinary! An unbeatable first!   Guess what? We found it for you! The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart. (To read part two go here .)       T op 5 things you'll learn : 1. What the Heck Is Going On?                       (Part 1) 2. Before the Curtain Is Up                             (Part 1) 3. The Coolest Rap About Revenge                  (Part 2) 4. Infidelity? Rosina wants her hubby back!      (Part 2) ...