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The Story of Swan Lake

Swan Lake Ballet

Thanks to the film, Black Swan, Tchaikovsky's famous ballet, Swan Lake, has captured a brand new audience full of people unfamiliar with the ballet. If you're one of them, learn the story of Swan Lake in this synopsis!

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54th Annual Classical Music Grammy Award Winners

Monday February 13, 2012

Sadly, over the weekend, the world lost another great singer - Whitney Houston.  However, the shocking news didn't stop the show from going on.  With several moving remembrances and tributes, it was a special evening for millions of people around the world.

Here are the 54th annual classical music Grammy Award winners.

Le Nozze di Figaro Synopsis

Sunday February 12, 2012

Arguably, one of Mozart's most famous operas is Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro).  Taking place two years later, it is a continuation of the Barber of Seville. The Count, who once had eyes for his wife, Rosina, now seems to take interest in many women, especially his servant Figaro's fiancé, Susanna.  Figaro, Susanna, and Rosina devise a plan to embarrass and restore the Count's love to his wife, while the Count simultaneously tries to delay Figaro's marriage.  Learn how the farcical story unfolds in this synopsis of Le Nozze di Figaro.

"Voi che sapete che cosa e amor" Lyrics and Text Translation

Sunday February 5, 2012

Here's another famous Mozart aria from Le Nozze di Figaro: "Voi che sapete che cosa e amor."  Learn the Italian lyrics and English translation to this beautiful song.  Follow along with this YouTube video of Federica Von Stade.

World's Best Symphony Orchestras

Sunday February 5, 2012

Four years ago, the classical music publishing giant, Gramophone, created a list ranking twenty of the world's best orchestras.  That list has garnered many reactions, both positive and negative, from classical music fans from around the world.  Many orchestras were missing from the list, while others were ranked incorrectly - or at least that's how many people felt.  I'm curious to know what you think.  After you read the list of the world's best symphony orchestras, share your opinions or your ideal rankings.

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