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5 Strong Female Characters in Opera

Looking for some feminine inspiration? Even though opera is full of male heroes saving the day, there are countless female characters who deserve just as much recognition as any character. Here are our favorite 5 strong female opera characters. 1. Cleopatra For...

5 of the Best Anti-Heroes in Opera

The anti-hero is one of the most popular archetypes in film and television today. As with most tropes, opera was doing the anti-hero for hundreds of years before the camera was even invented. Whether it’s because they have good intentions and bad means, or they have...

5 of Opera’s Greatest Villains

Sometimes it’s just more fun to root for the villain of a show. As long as Operas have been written there has always been a strong antagonist that fuels the drama of the piece. In fact, there have been so many dastardly villains in opera it’s hard to...

4 Child Opera Prodigies.

While some people go through their entire lives not knowing what they were meant to do on this Earth, others get that insight at an astoundingly early age. Child prodigies appear in many areas of expertise like science, math, history, and the arts. Of course, we are...

5 Classic Books Adapted Into Modern Operas

Remember your summer reading assignments during summer vacation? For young book lovers they are easy homework, and for some adults, summer is still the time to find some spare time and enjoy a book out on the porch or on a trip to the beach. If you’re discovering a...

5 Important Dates in The Metropolitan Opera’s History

In its relatively young life, the Metropolitan Opera has been home to some of the greatest composers, performers, and performances in all of the world. From its architecture, the composers and operas that premiered there, and their constant use of cutting edge...

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