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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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A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Full Opera by Benjamin Britten
Royal Swedish Opera presents Britten’s opera, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”…
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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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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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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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Fernando Sor
…did not deter Sor; instead, it propelled him to explore new avenues in other lands. A New Chapter in London and Moscow In 1815, Sor ventured to London, aiming to…
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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,…
