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OPERA AND DRAMA: DIFFERING VIEWS Opera and drama are two closely linked disciplines in the world of performing arts; although many view these as individual aspects which should be combined to create a greater result, others seemingly view opera as drama although it would be seen as illogical to view drama as opera. The mere fact opera has a narrative, although told through music and libretto, combines the two. Michael Tippett's opera, The Midsummer Marriage, contains influences from other established form's (drawing examples for Wagner and Verdi) as well as containing Tippett's own futuristic ideas. Tippett writes about the heightened style of opera and also later argues that although this is a marvellous event, the categories of music and drama must be coherent and specific to the desired product. ...there is a long tradition associating opera with the marvellous... it is clear that the composer, or his librettist, must be...

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