Italian or german opera which is best?

Question

i am a lover of opera. i liv ein nyc and i go to the opera on a regular bases. i have enjoy italian and tryed to like german opera aswell. i have seen and hear many opera. me being italain american isn't a factor inmy prefirence to the "bel conto" of the italain opera. i like italian opera better then german. ihave hear the german opera is meant the "master" to grow by - speaking of a arcane spiritual master a super human. this opera is not meant for enjoyment but for growth of the masters-- my question is all of htis talk true. actully, i find german operaq to be a bit heavy and overly structure witha over the top stiffleing bueaty. italian to be lighter and ment to be enjoyed as bueatifull alone- i feel the italian havea nack for opera. the only german i like is wagner straus ofrget it.

what I am trying to do in my posting is to excite conversation along this line german or italian opera----what is best and why

Answer 1

im gonna have to say.....german!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Of course opera didn't start in Italy--it actually started in France.  I love both Italian and German opera, but probably give the slight edge to German opera.  I don't agree that it stifles beauty.  First of all, if you really explore the repertory, you'll find that there are light, melodious German operas, too.  But I love Wagner, Strauss, Zemlinsky, Korngold, etc.  If you think German opera isn't beautiful, check this out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roPSH0-_E...

I also love Italian composers, such as Puccini, Respighi, Alfano, Zandonai, etc.  I prefer them to Bel Canto, because I don't like so much attention to vocal display--coloratura, etc.  I like a more intense drama and integrated music.  But that's just my preference.

Answer 3

No, the Orginal Opera is Italian! (in fact the actores sing in Italian)

We have a lot of theater even in small town where u can see plays, and the Arena in Verona is the best place to see an Opera!

Answer 4

Well you did say you like the Italian one so go for the Italian..