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I Masnadieri – Full Opera by Verdi
“I masnadieri” is a four-act opera composed by Giuseppe Verdi, with libretto written by Andrea Maffei. The opera is based on Friedrich Schiller’s drama “The Robbers.”…
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Hippolyte et Aricie – Act I – Opera by Jean-Philippe Rameau
Act 1 of Rameau’s opera, Hippolyte et Aricie, presented by CIM Opera Theater and the CWRU Baroque Ensembles….
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Sir John In Love by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Performed by Bronx Opera
Bronx Opera presents Vaughan Williams’ opera, Sir John In Love….
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The Italian Girl in Algiers (L’Italiana in Algeri) – Complete Opera by Rossini
The Italian Girl in Algiers is a comedic opera by Gioachino Rossini. Performed by Livermore Valley Opera.
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Dido and Aeneas – Full Opera by Henry Purcell
UUCB Choir, staff, and guest musicians perform Henry Purcell’s opera Dido and Aeneas. The opera tells the story of Dido, Queen of Carthage, and the hero Aeneas, whose fates become…
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La Navarraise – Opera by Jules Massenet (1975)
Massenet’s “La Navarraise” opera, conducted by Antonio de Almeida, features performances by Lucia Popp, Alain Vanzo, Gérard Souzay, and the Ambrosian Opera Chorus with the London Symphony Orchestra….
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Madame Butterfly – Full Opera by Puccini
Puccini’s Madame Butterfly is a highly performed opera that showcases the composer’s beautiful and touching work. Directed by Fabio Ceresa, this staging combines aesthetic sense and pure sensitivity. Inspired by…
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Benjamin Britten
…Peter Grimes (1945). The opera’s success marked Britten as a leading figure in English opera and showcased his ability to merge vivid drama with psychological depth. A Pacifist’s Vision Britten,…
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Georges Bizet
…Bizet’s musical brilliance left an indelible mark on the world of opera. His final work, Carmen, is celebrated as one of the most popular and frequently performed operas in the…
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Antonio Vivaldi
…flowing creeks to wintry landscapes and vibrant festivities. Operatic Ventures and Royal Patronage In addition to his instrumental compositions, Vivaldi also delved into the realm of opera. His first opera,…
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Richard Strauss
…Zarathustra (1896): Inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophical treatise, this work became one of Strauss’s most iconic pieces. Operatic Success In the early 20th century, Strauss turned his attention to opera,…
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Fernando Sor
…a different plan. Sor’s tryst with music began at a tender age. His father introduced him to the enchanting world of Italian opera and the humble instrument, guitar. Despite the…
