When a person attends his or her first opera, one of the first questions s/he asks is, “What should I wear?” This process often begins with a Google search: what to wear to the opera. Here’s some advice! What to wear to the opera No, you don’t have to wear Read more…
Where in the world should you go if you want to watch opera? Here is a list of the 10 best locations around the globe for opera: opera by country. The statistics are for the 2015/2016 season, and the numbers represent the total number of opera performances in that country Read more…
They were all the rage in the early 19th century, a time when bel canto dominated the operatic stage. The vast majority of mad scenes were written for the leading soprano, providing her the ultimate opportunity to showcase her skills. Many of these pieces are extremely demanding, full of Read more…
Here are a few full-length operas on YouTube with English subtitles. Isn’t it amazing that you can watch full-length operas for free in the comfort of your own home? Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), Mozart Opera Sense recommended recordings of Die Zauberflöte: Tristan und Isolde, Wagner Opera Sense recommended recordings Read more…