Opera, much like other types of performing arts, is an acquired interest and absolutely takes time and understanding to truly appreciate. The stereotype of the Viking woman singing shrill notes that are elongated so far as to break a glass… Read More »Why Do People Like Opera?
One of the most intimidating aspects of opera is going to an opera! Knowing when to take your seat, when to clap, and especially what to wear can all be unfortunate barriers of entry for those looking to enjoy an… Read More »What to Wear to an Opera: An Ultimate Guide to Opera Dress Code
Opera Background Composer Georges Bizet Librettist Ludovic Halévy and Henri Meilhac Language French Date of Premier March 3, 1875 Number of Acts Four Music Length Two Hours, Thirty-eight Minutes Carmen is undoubtedly one of the most popular opera’s in the… Read More »Carmen
After two years of absence, the Cincinnati Summer Festival is back on for 2022! Throughout June and July Cincinnati’s Music Hall and School for Creative and Performing Arts will play host to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati Opera… Read More »Cincinnati’s Summer Festival Returns for 2022 With Production of La Boheme
Opera, like the other arts, was relatively slow to develop in Chicago, and took some time before it really nested into the cultural fabric of the City. Currently, the most prominent opera house dedicated to Opera in Chicago is the… Read More »Opera Houses in Chicago – Past and Present
Opera Background Composer Vincenzo Bellini Librettist Felice Romani Language Italian Date of Premier March 6, 1831 Number of Acts Two Music Length Two Hours, Twenty Minutes La Sonnambula (“The Sleepwalker” in English) was adapted from an 1827 ballet, and would… Read More »La Sonnambula
Opera Background Composer Giacomo Puccini Librettist Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa Language Italian Date of Premier February 1, 1896 Number of Acts Four Music Length 1 hr 50 min The Libretto of La boheme is based on the 1851 novel,… Read More »La boheme
Opera Background Composer Giacomo Puccini Librettist Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni Language Italian Date of Premier April 25, 1926 Number of Acts Three Music Length Two Hours, Five Minutes Turandot takes places in Ancient China. The opera’s first aria “Popolo… Read More »Turandot