Nudity in opera
Nudity in opera
http://www.operavivra.com/blog/nudity-in-opera/
I just read this post by Ilana. I think I agree with her conclusion:
I just read this post by Ilana. I think I agree with her conclusion:
It can serve a purpose and we shouldn't be so prudish, anyway. Thoughts?Ultimately, the appropriateness of nudity in opera boils down to a simple question: does having naked people onstage serve the story the director is trying to tell? If so, nudity is called for. If not, tread with caution: United States audiences, at least, are likely to find gratuitous naked bodies distracting.
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- Darksoprano
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Re: Nudity in opera
I honestly think plenty of sex and sensuality can be communicated through costumes without having to flaunt genitalia on the opera stage. Does it TRULY add something?
Re: Nudity in opera
I agree completely with Darksoprano.
If one cannot achieve what one wants without nudity on stage, then the individual should probably not be in the business. I have seen some nudity on stage on a number of occasions, not always in opera, and cannot think of any performance when it was either necessary or appropriate.
I am also not convinced that it achieves what may be its primary purpose, of attracting more punters to the opera.
What has prudishness got to do with it?
Jim
If one cannot achieve what one wants without nudity on stage, then the individual should probably not be in the business. I have seen some nudity on stage on a number of occasions, not always in opera, and cannot think of any performance when it was either necessary or appropriate.
I am also not convinced that it achieves what may be its primary purpose, of attracting more punters to the opera.
What has prudishness got to do with it?
Jim
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