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George Frideric Handel
…from 1719. Despite the initial success of his operas, the popularity of Italian operas waned, and Handel transitioned to composing oratorios. Embracing Oratorios Handel’s shift to oratorios was met with…
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Samuel Barber
…was a leading contralto at the Metropolitan Opera. The couple played a pivotal role in Barber’s life, mentoring him and kindling his love for music. At the tender age of…
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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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Les Troyens – Full Opera by Hector Berlioz
…by Virgil’s Aeneid. This joint production brings together the Queen Sofia Palace of the Arts, the innovative troupe “La Fura dels Baus,” the Mariinsky Theatre, and the Polish National Opera.…
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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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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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Georg Philipp Telemann
…a collegium musicum, presenting public concerts, and served as the director of the Hamburg Opera. Despite the demanding nature of his work, Telemann met these obligations with unflagging energy and…
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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…
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Bedřich Smetana
…was commissioned to write what would eventually become his most famous opera, The Bartered Bride. Smetana’s Contributions to Czech Opera Smetana was not the first to write operas in the…
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Samson et Dalila – Complete Opera by Camille Saint-Saëns – BJU Opera Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
Samson and Delilah, opera by Camille Saint-Saëns, directed by Darren P. Lawson and performed by BJU Opera Chorus and Symphony Orchestra.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
…the Clarinet Concerto in A major, and the unfinished Requiem. The Great Operas Mozart’s ambition to excel in the field of opera led him to create several masterpieces. In 1786,…
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Der Freischütz – Full Opera by Weber, Presented by Queen City Opera
Queen City Opera presents Carl Maria von Weber’s Der Freischütz with English subtitles….
