Jacopo Peri is considered to have composed the first opera in 1597 when he wrote “Dafne.”īy the 1600s, opera had taken Europe by storm and saw the rise of one of the greatest composers of Italian Baroque opera, Georg Frideric Handel, a German who lived most of his life in London. Opera was created in Florence, Italy more than 400 years ago during the Renaissance by a group of artists, writers, statesmen and musicians called the Florentine Camerata, according to the San Francisco Opera’s website. While you don’t need to be an expert in opera to enjoy a performance, the A&E Spotlight breaks down some of the basics for anyone looking to attend their first performance and introduces readers to the Loveland Opera Theatre’s upcoming production of “The Ballad of Baby Doe.” The main cast of “The Ballad of Baby Doe”, from left to right, Bradley Thompson, Marcia Ragonetti, center, and Amy Maples Wickberg on the right. Much like any form of art -be it music, painting, literature or any other genre- as long as you are enjoying it, that’s all that really matters. The service will be live streamed on the FBC Levelland youtube channel.Īrrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Krestridge Funeral Home.When it comes to opera, there are many misconceptions around the art, the main ones being that you need to be an expert to enjoy it and that opera is only for the wealthy. Interment will follow in the City of Levelland Cemetery. ![]() Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Mallet Expo Hall. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Krestridge Funeral Home. Funds will be used to support youth programs and scholarships in the future to honor Tucker. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Tucker Parkinson Memorial Fund established at all First Bank & Trust locations. The last goodbye is the hardest, but we rest on the fact that he knows his Lord and Savior and was welcomed with open arms into Heaven by grandparents, Melvin and Jan Parkinson cousin Tayla Parkinson great grandparents, Gene and Geneva Parkinson, Buford and Dortha Conn, James Lawrence and uncle, Jake Lawrence. Survivors include his parents, Jonny and Amber Parkinson and brother Colt of Levelland grandparents, Bruce and Paula Lawrence of Anton great grandmother, Wilma Lawrence of Cross Plains aunts and uncles, Janay Crenshaw (Cody) of Levelland, Monty Parkinson (Robyn) of Levelland, Mendy Parkinson of Lubbock and Lee Roy Lawrence (Crystal) of Anton and numerous cousins. Our lives are better because of Tucker, and we will cherish every memory and smile. Tucker’s work ethic was evident in all his activities. ![]() But nothing made him as happy as being in the barn and the pasture working with his show string or studying new genetics to incorporate into his herd. Tucker was not afraid to try new things and always gave 100%. Tucker loved many things including football, basketball, track and his newest venture, golf. He never shied away from doing the hard work or standing up for someone in need. Many friends refer to him as the most kindhearted young adult they know. He was kind, loyal and genuinely cared for others. ![]() Welcoming his younger brother, Colt, to the family, they quickly became best buds and partners in crime spending countless hours helping with the family’s cattle and farming operation. He was his father’s pride and his mother’s love. Tucker was born on October 29, 2007, to Jonny and Amber Parkinson. Our World stopped on Sunday, October 1, 2023, as our beloved Tucker James Parkinson of Levelland, was called home.
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