The Phantom of the Opera

It was the theme song of the musical/opera of the same name. It had a fast tempo during the refrain melody, and the tempo during the verses slowed down. The dynamics of this piece were loud during the refrain, and soft during the verses. About halfway through the piece, all the instruments…

story. For instance, the idea that two guys love the same girl and that the girl loves both of the guys is often in movies and books today. To sum it up, it’s different and unique. It’s an original, not a copy, so to speak. To conclude, “ The Phantom Of The Opera “ isn’t your classic love story. The lessons it teaches are accessible to those who look for them. It pushes questions into your mind and makes anyone who watches it reflect on their definition of love and on the value it has in life.…

College is a time for students to come and find themselves, to get a higher education and to meet new and exciting friends. Just from the first semester here at Harris-Stowe I believe I have done so. My college career actually started in the summer with the Summer Math and Science Academy here at Harris-Stowe. I also moved in a week before everyone else did for soccer pre-season. Right off the bat, Harris-Stowe was a culture shock for me. In the summer math and science academy, I was the…

Lack of Access to Broadway Broadway shows have never been very accessible to a large number of the population. Ticket prices are high and continue to climb, there is a limited amount of touring shows, and a severe lack of officially recorded content. As we move into a more technology-reliant era, a few of these issues are beginning to get resolved, but there is still more that can be done in order for more people to enjoy Broadway. One of the biggest issues consumers of musical theater have, is…

way that the Emperor could have known that an Italian anarchist was waiting with three bombs—bombs intended to take his life. Luckily, Emperor Napoleon III survived the deadly encounter, and the incident became another reason to have a more secure opera house built. On the other hand, there is the Parthenon. Persians had destroyed and wreaked havoc to their previous temples, which caused the construction of a building that remained relatively intact for 2000 years to come about. The two…

Victor Herbert (1859-1924). At age 19 he had played as a cellist with every major orchestra in Germany. He was one of the greatest influences on American theater, bringing it from vaudeville to more operatic, story-based works. His first composition which showed he was a reputable composer was his Suite for Cello and Orchestra, Op.3. Herbert’s works were known for their mix of European Romanticism and American Tradition. He also worked as the composer of the first original background film score…

First, in entertainment, there is a long list of themed amusement parks in Orlando. This parks vary from rides, shows, parades and different animated characters, like “Mickey and Minnie Mouse” and “The Simpsons”. In contrast, New York City entertainment consists mainly on Broadway shows, and museums, such like, the famously known play “Wicked” and the Metropolitan and Museum of Art. Orlando has more than 5 amusement parks and a week will not be enough time to visit all of them. This parks…

has allowed people to enjoy a show and create a bonding experience with one another. The top five broadway musicals right now are as follows; “Hamilton, Wicked, The Lion King [recently celebrated its twentieth anniversary on broadway,] The Phantom of the Opera, and Dear…

The Ghost of the Princess Theatre Do you believe in ghosts? If you do or not you might after this. In December 18, 1886 the theatre reopened with some remodels , but Frederick Baker stayed. Today the theatre is still open, and they still have shows there . Some people even rent out rooms for parties or weddings with catering. Some people have said that they have seen baker. In Victorian streetscape of spring street The Princess Theatre is haunted by Frederick Baker a past actor. In…

I have always loved to sing, but I do not remember when I first discovered my ability. Maybe it when was when I first saw The Phantom of the Opera as a child, maybe it was when I was in my booster seat listening to the Annie cassette tape, or maybe it was when my grandfather and I were watching The Wizard of Oz on TCM. I do not know, but what I do know is that this talent has left a lasting impression on my life and most importantly, my heart. From what I recall, the first time I sang in…