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A libretto is the text used in, or intended for, an extended musical work such as an opera, operetta, masque, oratorio, cantata or musical. The term libretto is also sometimes used to refer to the text of major liturgical works, such as the Mass, requiem and sacred cantata, or the story line of a ballet.
Libretto (pronounced [liˈbretto]; plural libretti [liˈbretti]), from Italian, is the diminutive of the word libro ("book"). Sometimes other language equivalents are used for libretti in that language, livret for French works and Textbuch for German. A libretto is distinct from a synopsis or scenario of the plot, in that the libretto contains all the words and stage directions, while a synopsis summarizes the plot. Some ballet historians also use the word libretto to refer to the 15–40 page books which were on sale to 19th century ballet audiences in Paris and contained a very detailed description of the ballet's story, scene by scene.
The relationship of the librettist (that is, the writer of a libretto) to the composer in the creation of a musical work has varied over the centuries, as have the sources and the writing techniques employed.
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McDonaldland was a fantasy world used in the marketing for McDonald's restaurants. According to a lawsuit, it was based on the "total concept and feel" of Sid and Marty Krofft's H.R. Pufnstuf television program. McDonaldland was inhabited by Ronald McDonald and other characters. In addition to being used in advertising, the characters were used as the basis for equipment in the playgrounds attached to some McDonald's. McDonaldland and the supporting characters were dropped from McDonald's marketing in 2003, but Ronald McDonald is still seen in commercials and in Happy Meal toys.
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Free Album Download: http://bit.ly/29zXjzV Libretto returns home to the Jordan Downs Housing Projects in Watts, CA for the location of his latest video, “Black Codes” ft. Dcokah. The setting provides the perfect visual backdrop for Libretto & Dcokah’s audio insights into Black life and Black thought. The music and powerful lyrics are punctuated by some well-timed quotes from The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan making this one of the standout songs on Libretto’s Gangsta Jazz Volume 2 The Album. Gangsta Jazz 2 is Libretto’s first release since being released from prison, and his first full album since his classic debut, Illoet on Dim Mak recordings. Written entirely while Libretto was in confinement, Gangsta Jazz 2 offers meditations on the mystique and first person realities of life in...
Produced by Stewart Villain | Directed by Kid Tizz Download Libretto "Captain Crook Snatchin Crumbs And All" here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/captain-crook-snatchin-crumbs/id1190606916 Get "Captain Crook Snatchin Crumbs And All" vinyl and merchandise here: https://www.kiasurecords.com/shop Follow Libretto: Twitter: https://twitter.com/slumfunk Instagram: http://instagram.com/brettoslumfunk
A reworked version of an earlier production, with high resolution images of Venice and Florence.....Enjoy! Vide Cor Meum is a song composed by Patrick Cassidy based on Dante's "La Vita Nuova", specifically on the sonnet "A ciascun'alma presa", in chapter 3 of the Vita Nuova. The song was produced by Patrick Cassidy and Hans Zimmer and was performed by Libera / Lyndhurst Orchestrathe, conducted by Gavin Greenaway. Singers are Danielle de Niese and Bruno Lazzaretti, who play Beatrice and Dante, respectively. The song first appeared in the movie Hannibal, while Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Inspector Pazzi see an outdoor opera in Florence, and was especially composed for the movie.
Video directed by Sika Stanton: http://sikastanton.com/ Download Libretto "Captain Crook Snatchin Crumbs And All" here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/captain-crook-snatchin-crumbs/id1190606916 Get "Captain Crook Snatchin Crumbs And All" vinyl and merchandise here: https://www.kiasurecords.com/shop Follow Libretto: Twitter: https://twitter.com/slumfunk Instagram: http://instagram.com/brettoslumfunk
Taken from Libretto's "Gangsta Jazz Volume 2 The Album", which can be downloaded for free at: http://bit.ly/29zXjzV Directed by: Cypress Jones A word from Libretto: "It is evident and undeniable that Jesus was a person of color and had a afro. The song and video of "Jesus had'a Afro" is strictly based on facts. I am only speaking from the scripture itself. My goal is to educate, elevate and motivate through music that is honest, clever and fruitful. The image of a white Jesus, and the association of whiteness with godliness is not only historically inaccurate, but psychologically damaging. In no way is this song or video meant to be disrespectful to any race, culture or religious beliefs. Rather, this art is my attempt to rectify a dangerous mistruth." ...
Nicolai Gedda Elisabeth Schwarzkopf Christa Ludwig Nicolai Ghiaurov Carlo Maria Giulini Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus 1963 Kingsway Hall London
Spero che la mia creazione vi piaccia baci baci
Music and drama critic Terry Teachout recently wrote his first libretto; the opera became a hit. What would he advise others attempting this daunting form?
Down on your knees you cry for help
Unleashed the rage, no reprieve
What you've done is coming back around
Instant karma, appropriate I believe
Laugh out loud I beat you harder
Both hands broken you can't fight back
For years you tried to break me
Turned round no fists my odds are stacked
Strapped and abused in misery
Chewed up pissed on cast aside
No place for me in your plan for life
Learned through time to depend on you
And you ask me why I'm bitter
Placed you on a pedestal and fell
Outstayed my welcome once again
Your actions unacceptable
And you ask me why I'm bitter
Two's company, three's a crowd
Time for me, disallowed
Beaten fucked up it feels so sweet
Justice served for what you've done
Left now taped up in your defeat
Your time for repent is nigh, scum
And I see you smiling now
And you ask me why I'm bitter
You know I really used to like you don't you?
Consciousness slips away over time