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[[File:Staatsoper 'Open House' 20090524 auditory view from stage a.jpg|thumb|right|200px|View from the stage of the Aedanhouse in Urceopolis, Urcea's most prestigious opera house.]] | [[File:Staatsoper 'Open House' 20090524 auditory view from stage a.jpg|thumb|right|200px|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. | 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. Unlike the traveling bards of the day, these groups would often perform in the {{wp|Ecclesiastical Latin}} of the [[Catholic Church]], setting them apart by their avoidance of the vernacular. 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. | 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. | ||