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Nessun Dorma by Pavarotti
"Nessun Dorma", Calaf's aria from Puccini's opera, Turandot, became hugely popular after Luciano Pavarotti's performance of the piece in 1990, at the FIFA World Cup. Learn more about Pavarotti's performance of "Nessun Dorma" and why it has become so successful.

Nessun Dorma Lyrics and Text Translation
"Nessun Dorma" lyrics and text translation from Puccini's Turandot.

"O mio babbino caro" Lyrics and Text Translation
Learn the lyrics to Puccini's famous aria, "O mio babbino caro" from his opera, Gianni Schicchi, as well as the English text translation.

The Habanera by Maria Callas
The Habanera is one of the most popular female arias. Though it has been performed by many women, perhaps the notable opera singer to ever sing the famous aria is Maria Callas. Learn more about her notable performance of Bizet's Habanera.

The Synopsis of "Carmen"
Learn the story of Bizet's famous opera, "Carmen", in this synopsis.

Habanera Text and Translation
The text and english translation of Habanera from Bizet's Carmen.

O Sole Mio Lyrics and English Text Translation
Eduardo di Capua's O Sole Mio lyrics and English translation.

3 Ways to Find Classical Music
Getting into classical music can be a challenging task, especially for those who are unfamiliar with Bach, Mozart, and even Beethoven. Luckily, thanks to the marvels of modern technology, something that was once time consuming and rather daunting, is now as simple as pushing a button. These relatively few, but simple tips, can open up an abundance of classical music for you to listen, examine, and enjoy.

Songs My Mother Taught Me Lyrics and Text Translation
"Songs My Mother Taught Me" lyrics and text translation.

The Rite of Spring Riot, 1913
The "Rite of Spring" riot is a well-known event that occurred in 1913. Audience members were so shocked by Stravinksy's "Rite of Spring" ballet, violent rioting ensued. Learn more about the Rite of Spring riot.

Bel Canto during the Romanitc Period
Learn about bel canto during the romantic period of classical music.

2009 Golden Globe Winner for Best Original Score from a Motion Picture
Who won the 2009 Golden Globe for Best Original Score from a Motion Picture? Find out now!

Beethoven Music Used in the Movies
Beethoven music is extremely popular not just in the music halls, but also on the silver screen. Beethoven's music is used extensively in movies and television. Here's a list of Beethoven music used in movies.

Beethoven
Beethoven set aside his work on the famous Symphony no. 5 to work on Symphony no. 4.

Luciano Pavarotti Trivia
Luciano Pavarotti was one of the most celebrated and admired operatic tenors of the 20th Century. Learn interesting facts and trivia about the beloved Luciano Pavarotti.

"Non più andrai" Lyrics and Text Translation
Text and English translation of "Non più andrai" from Mozart's Figaro.

Shazam
Even for the seasoned listener, hearing a classical music piece can often be almost impossible to identify. A new service offered by Shazam promises to name the piece of music you hear by holding the microphone of your mobile devise to the sound source. However, as wonderful as that may be, it has its limitations within the classical music realm.

Musetta's Waltz - Scene and Lyrics
Learn about the scene and the lyrics of "Musetta's Waltz" from Puccini's opera "La Boheme".

Classical Music Label for the Young and Fearless
Learn about the classical music label for young artists based in New York City.

Interesting Tidbits about Mozart's Opera, Idomeneo
Learn an interesting tidbit about one of Mozart's great operas, Idomeneo.

Using YouTube as Source for Classical Music
Ever consider YouTube as a source for classical music? Learn how to use YouTube to search for classical music.

Leporello's "Catalog Aria" from Mozart's opera Don Giovanni
Leporello's "Catalog Aria" lyrics and English translation from Mozart's opera Don Giovanni.

Che gelida manina Text and English Translation
"Che gelida manina" text and translation from Puccini's La Boheme.

Celeste Aida Lyrics and English Text Translation
Celeste Aida lyrics and english text translation from Verdi's opera, Aida.

Verdi's Caro Nome Lyrics Text and English Translation
Caro Nome lyrics and english text translation from Verdi's famous opera, Rigoletto.