Entering

Chapter 1.
Half-descendants of a comprehensive arts family, opera and musical

From the ancestors of opera to the descendants of musicals
So what's really the difference between opera and musical?
Learn about the current state of domestic musicals and operas.
European Opera Festivals

Chapter 2.
Same story, but very different

Women's Attitudes to Betraying Men (Madame Butterfly vs. Miss Saigon)
A Love That Even Death Could Not Separate (Opera Aida vs. Musical Aida)
On the Art and Love of Our Joyful Youth (Opera La Bohème vs. Musical Rent)
The more you try to stop, the more you want to resist. Let us love! (Opera Romeo and Juliet vs. Musical West Side Story)
Why can't you look back? (Opera Orpheus ed Euridice vs. Musical Hadestown)

Chapter 3.
Crossover! On the ambiguous border between opera and musical.

What is your identity? (feat.
The Phantom of the Opera)
Another masterpiece from the Ghost Family (feat.
Phantom)
Pop opera? (feat.
Les Miserables)
Can rock be opera? (feat.
Jesus Christ Superstar)
Welcome! This isn't your first time at the opera house, is it? (feat.
Sweeney Todd)

Chapter 4.
He writes operas while he's alive and appears in musicals after he dies.

Mozart - The Untold Story of a Musical Prodigy's Rise
Beethoven - So who is the real immortal lover?
Il Tenore - Lee In-seon, Korea's first opera singer

Chapter 5.
If you understand the topic, it becomes more interesting to compare

The Family is the Villain! (The Magic Flute vs. Matilda)
The Original Femme Fatale Is Me! (Opera Carmen vs. Musical Mata Hari)
Something Victor Hugo might jump out of his grave if he heard it (Opera Rigoletto vs. Musical Notre Dame de Paris)
The era when crazy women were all the rage (Lucia di Lammermoor opera vs. Rebecca musical)
A medieval pumpkin seed-shelling saint and a nightclub singer turned nun (Opera Norma vs. Musical Sister Act)

Chapter 6.
They have the stage presence to tear through the screen

There is hope beyond the shining helmet (feat.
Billy Elliot)
Just one person listening to me is enough (feat.
School of Rock)
The greatest thing in life is to love (feat.
Moulin Rouge)
When you need some tension from the other world, high five with Ghost (feat.
Beetlejuice)
The Fallen Father's Knight Revival Project (feat.
Mrs. Doubtfire)

Chapter 7.
The one-point difference between a know-it-all and a ignorant common sense

Turns out that guy is my son? (feat.
The Marriage of Figaro)
Regardless of the era, men are all about money! Women are all about beauty! (feat.
The Barber of Seville)
The red camellia flower blooms for only 5 days (feat.
La Traviata)
Italian style nonsense, she is Tosca! (feat.
Tosca)
Is the Ice Princess an insomniac? (feat.
Turandot)

Chapter 8.
Very useful and terrible musical knowledge

What Happened Before Dorothy Arrived in Oz (feat.
Wicked)
Even revenge comes from persistence and patience! (feat.
Monte Cristo)
A city where even murderers become stars if they're pretty (feat.
Chicago)
All humans are originally dualistic.
(feat.
Jekyll and Hyde)
He was a pure man who kept his love for 400 years.
(feat.
Dracula)

Oduk vs. Music Addict: A Fun Stage Preference Test

References and Sources

Opera and musical—two genres all in one volume! “Love, betrayal, dreams, and sacrifice.”
“Our stories unfolding here, now, on stage.”

This book goes beyond simply comparing the two genres, but broadly illuminates the stages and stories that captivated audiences, the appeal of the characters, the musical characteristics, and even the philosophy.
The author explores through diverse perspectives how opera and musicals represent different eras while simultaneously sharing essential human emotions.

The attractive point of this book!

1) Fascinating comparisons and insights

· The iconic female character showdown in "Madame Butterfly vs. Miss Saigon"
· The timeless love story of "La Bohème vs. Rent"
· Differences and similarities between classical opera staging and modern musical production

2) Pop quiz and taste test for otakus and music enthusiasts. The fun of reading is doubled with hidden behind-the-scenes stories and fun quizzes within the work.

3) The essence of stage art that embraces tradition and innovation. It easily unravels the grandeur of opera and the dynamism of musicals, as well as the artistic philosophy and dramatic narrative of the two genres.

4) A book that everyone can enjoy, from beginners to enthusiasts. It is an easy and interesting guide for first-time readers, and provides deep insight and new perspectives for enthusiasts.

* Discover the essence of art at the intersection of opera and musical. "Opera vs. Musical," a book that will expand your artistic horizons!