｜Romantic and gothic comic opera: La Dame Blanche｜
The critic of “La Dame Blanche” from Wagner was:
“This opera expressed the most beautiful quality of the French. It reveals a lightness of melancholic sadness, yet blends with a slight of laughter.”
Boieldieu was especially famous for the comic opera, which was a type of opera-style originated from folk culture.
Since it was originated from folk tales, one of the characteristics is to be simple enough for the public to understand. Compared to the traditional opera, comic opera has more conversational recitatives. Plus, the story is usually about the daily life of local people.
“La Dame Blanche” is a perfect mixture of the romantic comedy and gothic style, which is also one of a few opera of Boieldieu that is still performing in the modern age.
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