Operas, with their grandeur, intricate compositions, and captivating storytelling, often serve as the ultimate test for singers and performers. While every opera presents its own set of challenges, some stand out as exceptionally demanding. From the vocal acrobatics to the… Read More »The Hardest Operas to Perform: The Demanding Realm of Vocal Artistry
Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte Language Italian Date of Premier May 1, 1786 Number of Acts Four Music Length Three Hours Widely considered one of the greatest opera’s ever written, The Marriage of Figaro (Italian: Le Nozze… Read More »Test Page [noindexed]
Opera is a beloved art form that has captivated audiences for centuries. From grand opera houses to intimate concert venues, opera singers have been thrilling audiences with their powerful voices and emotive sung performances. One question that often arises is:… Read More »What Language is Opera? The Melodic Linguistics of Opera
As 2022 comes to a close, we can confidently crown the most popular opera of the year. At 1,356 performances, German opera The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the most popular opera in the world, followed by Georges… Read More »‘The Magic Flute’, ‘Carmen’ Top List of Most Popular Operas in 2022
Opera Background Composer Giuseppe Verdi Librettist Salvadore Cammarano, Leone Emanuele Badare Language Italian Date of Premier January 19, 1852 Number of Acts Four Music Length Two Hours, Twenty Minutes Il Trovatore is one of Giuseppe Verdi’s most popular and critically… Read More »Il Trovatore
Opera Background Composer Ruggero Leoncavallo Librettist Ruggero Leoncavallo Language Italian Date of Premier May 21, 1892 Number of Acts Two Opera Length One Hour, Twenty Minutes Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci was his only opera that gained popularity around the world. The… Read More »Pagliacci
The Nashville Opera is gearing up for the new season with a series of great Operas. See the full season schedule below. Location and ticket details can be found at the bottom of the page La Boheme Thursday, September 22,… Read More »Nashville Opera Announces 2022-2023 Season
Opera Background Composer Giacomo Puccini Librettist Luigi IllicaGiuseppe Giacosa Language Italian Date of Premier February 17, 1904 Number of Acts Originally two, later changed to three Music Length Two Hours, Twenty Minutes Madame Butterfly by composer Giacomo Puccini was based… Read More »Madame Butterfly
Opera Background Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Librettist Emanuel Schikaneder Language German Date of Premier September 30, 1791 Number of Acts Two Music Length Two Hours, Thirty Minutes The Magic Flute (German: “Die Zauberflöte”) is nothing short of a wild ride… Read More »The Magic Flute
Opera Background Composer Giuseppe Verdi Librettist Francesco Maria Piave Language Italian Date of Premier March 6 , 1953 Number of Acts Three Music Length Two Hours In the body of Verdi’s musical works, La Traviata is one of, if not… Read More »La Traviata