Opera

Includes libretti, source texts, performance histories, synopses and discographies plus pictures and background information. Extensive links to composers, librettists, operas, opera companies and opera people. From Stanford University.

Searchable database of arias, 177 operas, 65 composers, 389 translations, 1027 aria texts and 223 MIDIs. No longer being updated.

Coverage of opera in Japan; includes monthly schedules, reviews, interviews, international reports, and multimedia files.

All about the award-winning opera, based on the first modern Olympic Games in Athens 1896. Opera and libretto by Luca Belcastro.

A new lyrical grand opera by Gene Tyburn, adapted from Shakespeare.

Includes membership information, history, events, links to other societies worldwide, how to buy tickets to events, and an inventory of library recordings, books and CDs.

A non-profit corporation whose mission is to promote, instruct, create and develop opera and musical theater for Americans. Includes performance dates, production schedules, singers listings, festivals and membership information.

Professor Emeritus at The London Institute, scenographer, director, writer, educator, exhibition curator and international producer creating theatre events in several countries and languages.

Florence, Italy-based competition reserved exclusively for non-Italian singers.

A biennial fund raising concert in Dundee, Scotland to inspire young people by giving them the opportunity to perform with professional musicians.

Brief analysis of the artistic atmosphere in 17th century Italy which lead to the development of opera.

Archive of the Puccini work from Opera Glass at Stanford University. Links to composer and librettist information, libretto, performance history, synopses, English translation of the novel, and discography.

Plot synopsis and character descriptions including voice range, part size, dancing difficulty, age range, and summaries for each character from Stage Agent.

Notes concerning a November 1996 production include background materials and referrals to various opera companies. Jim DeLaHunt provides, instead of a factual summary, an emotional plot of the work.

Provides information on current and forthcoming productions, training and development, artistic and production staff and ticket reservations. Cape Town.

Touring chamber opera performs popular operas fully costumed with piano accompaniment. Based in Lincolnshire.

Private Sussex opera house.

(LA) Seating charts, ticket information, and administrative information.

(NM) Summer opera programs, major works

(VA) Schedule and tickets. Presentations in multiple cities

(CA) Details of upcoming performances, background information on company, plus photos and reviews.

(CA) Performance schedule, resident artist profiles, educational programs and ticket information.

(CA) Schedule, reviews and information about upcoming events.

(MI) Touring company presenting operetta in English translations. Orchestrations also available.

(MI) - Detroit-based company presenting major works, season information

(MO) Schedule, auditions, and history.

(NY) Performances, repertoire. Free opera in Central Park

(NY) Season and cast information

(NY) Productions in English, opportunities for young artists, season information.

(NY) Upcoming performances and programs, special events, contact details.