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Bernstein's Trouble in Tahiti
Leonard Bernstein, from his earliest days, maintained a commitment to American opera.
The life of Francesca Caccini
Although, today, few people will have heard of Francesca Caccini, she was a remarkably talented woman who achieved great fame as a singer, musician, teacher, and composer
Gustav Holst's Operatic Evolution
Gustav Holst, best known for his great orchestral works, had a love of vocal music, particularly opera, the evolution of which was a microcosm of his general development.
Guillaume (William) Tell – Rossini
Guillaume Tell (William Tell), a French opera, by Gioacchino Rossini: William Tell plot summary, William Tell character list, and other Rossini opera information.
Le Comte Ory – Rossini Opera
Le Comte Ory (Count Ory), an French comic opera, by Gioacchino Rossini: Le Comte Ory plot summary, character list, and other Rossini opera information.
The Operas of Gioacchino Rossini
Italian opera composer Gioacchino Rossini, master of early 19th century Italian opera: List of key Rossini bel canto operas from from opera buffas to opera serias.
La Favorite – Donizetti Opera
La Favorite (The Favorite) an French Grand Opera by Gaetano Donizetti, La Favorite plot summary, La Favorite characters, and opera info.
Daughter of the Regiment Donizetti
La Fille du Régiment (The Daughter of the Regiment) comic opera by Donizetti. Daughter of the Regiment opera plot summary and Daughter of the Regiment character list.
Orphée aux enfers – Operetta
Orphée aux enfers, (Orpheus in the Underworld) Jacques Offenbach's comic operetta. Orpheus in the Underwold plot summary, Orphée aux enfers character list and info.
Orfeo ed Euridice – Gluck Opera
Orfeo ed Euridice an opera by Gluck. Gluck's Orpheus opera. Orfeo ed Euridice plot summary, Orfeo cast of characters,Orfeo ed Euridice Info
l’Orfeo – Monteverdi Opera
An introduction to Claudio Monteverdi's treatment of the Orpheus Legend, l'Orfeo, cast of characters, and opera plot.
Votre Toast, Je Peux le Rendre-101
The famous Votre toast, je peux le rendre,(Toreador Song) Escamillo's baritone aria from Carmen, set and translated. Recommended recordings and vocal scores.
La Fleur Que Tu M’avais Jetée -101
The famous La fleur que tu m'avais jetée,(Flower song) Don José's tenor aria from Carmen, set and translated. Recommended recordings and vocal scores.
The Pearl Fishers – 101
Les Pêcheurs de Perles, (The Pearl Fishers) an opera by Georges Bizet. Pearl Fishers cast of characters, Pearl fishers opera plot, & recommended Bizet Pearl Fishers cds.
Carmen – Bizet's Opera
Introduction to the opera Carmen of Georges Bizet. Includes opera cast, plot summary and opera cd recommendations.