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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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Oberon – Full Opera by Weber
Carl-Maria von Weber’s opera “Oberon,” performed by Bavarian State Opera Chorus and Bavarian National Orchestra, conducted by Ivor Bolton….
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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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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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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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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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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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Richard Strauss
…for Strauss as he emerged as one of the leading composers of the late Romantic era. He composed several groundbreaking tone poems that showcased his innovative orchestration and ability to…
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Georges Bizet
…music to Alphonse Daudet’s play L’Arlésienne became instantly popular. However, it was Bizet’s final opera, Carmen, that would catapult him to enduring fame. Although the opera’s themes of betrayal and…
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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…
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Georg Philipp Telemann
…keyboard instruments. Navigating challenges and opposition, Telemann demonstrated exceptional resilience and determination. He composed his first opera, “Sigismundus,” at the age of 12. After studying in Magdeburg, Zellerfeld, and Hildesheim,…
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Sergei Prokofiev
…and Opera Contributions Prokofiev had a deep-seated passion for ballet and opera. He composed several operas, including “The Gambler” and “The Fiery Angel.” However, his most successful opera was “The…
