Posted by Dr. Chris. Tweet. Abnormal breathing sounds differs in quality from the normal hollow, rustling sound that is heard as air passes through the large airways like the pharynx, larynx and trachea (bronchial breathing) and resonates in the bronchial tree and lungs (vesicular breathing).
Elektra, Op. 58, is a one-act opera by Richard Strauss, to a German-language libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, which he adapted from his 1903 drama Elektra.The opera was the first of many collaborations between Strauss and Hofmannsthal. It was first performed at the Dresden State Opera on January 25, 1909.Elektra is a difficult, musically complex work which requires great stamina to perform. The role of Elektra, in particular, is one of the most demanding in the dramatic soprano repertoire.Despite being based on ancient Greek mythology, the opera is highly modernist and expressionist.he role of Elektra, in particular, is one of the most demanding in the dramatic soprano repertoire. Despite being based on ancient Greek mythology, the opera is highly modernist and expressionist.
Music is a natural medium for expressing emotions, moods and feelings. As a result, classical operas tend to be very dramatic. Traditionally, music was the most important element of opera. In contemporary opera productions, other features have also become important, such as: acting, staging and costumes.The audio clip above is the finale of Act 1, from the opera Nabucco by G.Verdi, interpreted by opera conductor Myron Yusypovych.o a lesser degree, drama also comes from the plot of the opera. 1  Read about the evolution of what is opera and drama from Richard Wagnerâs 19th century perspective to a 21st century audience point-of-view. 2  See images of the diagrams and writings on opera and drama by the famous opera composer Richard Wagner.