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...
Jul 10, 2017
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...
Jul 8, 2017
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...
Jul 7, 2017
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...
Jul 4, 2017
5 American Operas You Need To Know About

Since becoming a country in 1776, America has been a major world player with influence all over the world. When it comes to opera though, America got a late start. After all, opera had been performed in other countries like Italy and France for hundreds of years...
Jul 3, 2017
4 Of The Creepiest Theater Legends From Around The World

According to paranormal experts, ghosts are said to exist in places that are very old or where emotional, even traumatic events, took place. That being said, it’s no surprise that opera houses all over the world are said to be home to ghosts and legends that explain...