Opera seria is a style of opera that originated in Italy in the 17th century. It is characterized by its serious and dramatic subject matter, its use of recitative and aria, and its elaborate staging. Some famous examples of opera seria include Handel's "Julius Caesar" and Mozart's "The Magic Flute".
Opera buffa
Opera buffa is a style of opera that originated in Italy in the 18th century. It is characterized by its comic and light-hearted subject matter, its use of spoken dialogue, and its often satirical nature. Some famous examples of opera buffa include Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" and Donizetti's "The Elixir of Love".
Grand opéra
Grand opéra is a style of opera that originated in France in the 19th century. It is characterized by its large scale, its use of elaborate sets and costumes, and its often patriotic or historical subject matter. Some famous examples of grand opéra include Meyerbeer's "Les Huguenots" and Verdi's "Aida".
Romantic opera
Romantic opera is a style of opera that originated in Germany in the 19th century. It is characterized by its emphasis on emotion, its use of lyrical melodies, and its often fantastic or supernatural subject matter. Some famous examples of romantic opera include Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde" and Puccini's "La Bohème".
Verismo opera
Verismo opera is a style of opera that originated in Italy in the late 19th century. It is characterized by its realism, its use of ordinary characters and everyday settings, and its often tragic subject matter. Some famous examples of verismo opera include Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana" and Leoncavallo's "Pagliacci".