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Armide – Full Opera by Gluck
Netherlands Opera performs Gluck’s opera, Armide….
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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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Hector Berlioz – The Damnation of Faust, Presented by Opéra National de Lyon
The Orchestra, Choir, and Children’s Choir of the Opéra de Lyon present the opera, “The Damnation of Faust,” by Hector Berlioz….
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Les Troyens – Full Opera by Hector Berlioz
Les Troyens (The Trojans), the epic opera by Hector Berlioz, inspired by Virgil’s Aeneid. This joint production brings together the Queen Sofia Palace of the Arts, the innovative troupe “La…
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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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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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Claudio Monteverdi
…their emotional depth and rich musical textures. Groundbreaking Opera In 1607, Monteverdi composed his opera, “L’Orfeo.” This opera is often regarded as the first great opera in the history of…
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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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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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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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Louis Moreau Gottschalk
…need for classical training to fulfill his musical ambitions. Their destination was Paris, the heart of the European music scene. However, the Paris Conservatoire rejected Gottschalk’s application without an audition,…
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Manuel Ponce
…artists. Over time, Ponce composed several pieces for Segovia, contributing significantly to the revival of classical guitar music. Time in Paris and Musical Evolution Ponce moved to Paris in 1925,…
