In which country was opera born?

Opera appeared in Florence, Italy in the17th century, that is, around 1600. It originated from the theater music of ancient Greek drama. The performance of opera, like the needs of drama, depends on the typical elements of the theater, such as background, costumes and performances. Generally speaking, unlike other dramas, traditional opera performances pay more attention to the musical elements of singing and the traditional vocal skills of singers. Singers and choirs usually have a group of musicians to accompany them. Some operas only need a small band, while others need a complete orchestra. Some operas are interspersed with dance performances. For example, many French operas have ballet performances. Opera is regarded as a part of western classical music tradition, so it is not as popular as contemporary pop music, and modern musicals are regarded as modern versions of opera.

Opera first appeared in Italy in the17th century, and then spread to European countries. German Heinrich Schutz, French Jean-Baptist Lurie, and British henry purcell were all in their own countries, which initiated the opera in the17th century. Until18th century, Italian opera was still the mainstream in Europe. Even though Paris attracted many foreign composers to make a living in France, Gandel finally settled in Britain.