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Theater in Urcea is based in the [[Occidental]] tradition and did not take on a unique dramatic identity until the 17th century, coinciding with the rise of Urcean theater music. Its history prior to the 17th century is somewhat obscured in the historical record, though most histories have included theater as a "minor" form of entertainment. | Theater in Urcea is based in the [[Occidental]] tradition and did not take on a unique dramatic identity until the 17th century, coinciding with the rise of Urcean theater music. Its history prior to the 17th century is somewhat obscured in the historical record, though most histories have included theater as a "minor" form of entertainment; much of theater in Urcea until that time was largely similar to trends throughout the rest of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]]. When it was focused on, pre-17th century Urcean theater is typically presented as having represented many of the classics of antiquity, though considerable scholarly evidence in the 2020s suggested that the classic theatrical presentations of [[Great Levantia]] survived in greatly modified and adapted forms. Consequently, many early Urcean theatrical productions depicting events of the [[Great Interregnum]] and other events are now considered to be ahistorical, adapting earlier stories by placing them within the context of later historical events. | ||
===Opera=== | |||
[[File:Staatsoper 'Open House' 20090524 auditory view from stage a.jpg|thumb|left|150px|View from the stage of the Aedanhouse in Urceopolis, Urcea's most prestigious opera house.]] | |||
Urcea's operatic roots date back to the the high medieval period, when operatic-like performances were performed by traveling troupes who would visit cities and towns across the [[Holy Levantine Empire]], performing in local venues such as town squares and churches. Opera as a formal theater style was first performed in the Duchy of [[Verecundia]] in [[1597]]. As cities grew and the wealth of the Empire increased in the recovery period of the devastation of the [[Great Confessional War]], dedicated opera houses began to be constructed in major cities. [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]]'s first opera house, the ''Palace of Sound'', was built in the mid 17th century. | |||
Over time, opera in Urcea developed its own distinct character and became known for its grand, ornate productions featuring large casts and opulent costumes and sets. The country's strong Catholic heritage also influenced the development of opera in Urcea, with many operas featuring religious themes and subject matter. One of the most famous opera composers from Urcea is Josph Bestenach, who composed over 30 operas during his lifetime. His most famous work, "''The Saint's Triumph''", premiered in 1698 and remains one of the most performed operas in the country to this day. | |||
Today, opera remains an important part of Urcean culture, with many cities and towns across the country boasting their own opera houses and regular performances. The Aedanhouse in [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]] is considered one of the finest opera houses in the world, and regularly features productions by both local and international opera companies. | |||
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