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Giulio Cesare Synopsis

Learn the story of Handel's popular opera, Giulio Cesare, first performed in 1724, in this synopsis.

La Cenerentola Synopsis

Rossini's take on the classic fairy tale, Cinderella, his opera, La Cenerentola, is considered to be one of his greatest operatic achievements. Learn the story of Rossini's opera, La Cenerentola.

Cavalleria Rusticana Synopsis

Learn the synopsis of Pietro Mascagni's one act opera, Cavalleria Rusticana.

Robert le diable Synopsis

Premiered in 1831, Meyerbeer's opera "Robert le diable" was an overnight success. Learn the synopsis of this opera to find out what happens.

Lohengrin Synopsis

First performed in 1850, Lohengrin is a three act romantic period opera. Learn the story of Wagner's opera, Lohengrin, in this opera synopsis.

Rusalka Synopsis

First performed in 1901, Dvorak's opera, Rusalka, has become one of, if not, the most famous Czech operas ever written. Learn the story of Rusalka in this opera synopsis.

Song to the Moon Lyrics and Text Translation

Learn the lyrics to Dvorak's "Song to the Moon" from the opera, Rusalka.

La Fleur Que Tu M'avais Jetée Lyrics and Text Translation

Learn the lyrics to Don José's aria, La Fleur Que Tu M'avais Jetée (the Flower Song), from Bizet's opera, Carmen.

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.

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4

Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 was composed between 1805 and 1806. Learn more about Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4.

Erik Satie Classical Music Playlist

Here's an excellent Erik Satie playlist. Satie's music is often referred to as furniture music, or music that dissipates into the air unnoticed. Get to know Satie by listening to his great music.

The 2010 Ravinia Festival is all about celebration. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the anniversaries and birthdays of famous composers, incluentail figures, as well as Chicago's own James Conlon and Christoph Eschenbach. Learn more about Ravinia's 2010 classical season.

Beethoven Fact 4: Beethoven and Haydn

Learn a fact about Beethoven's relationship with famed composer, Franz Josef Haydn.

Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Synopsis

First performed in 1868, Wagner's opera, Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg is a very unique Wagner opera. Learn the synopsis to Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg.

Pagliacci Synopsis

When it premiered in 1892, Leoncavallo's opera, Pagliacci, was an instant success. Read the synopsis of Pagliacci to learn how its story about clowns unfolds.

Bel Canto during the Romanitc Period

Learn about bel canto during the romantic period of classical music.

Norma Synopsis

Learn the story of Bellini's famous opera, Norma, which premiered in Milan in 1831, in this opera synopsis.

Romantic Period Classical Music Playlist

The romantic period of classical music features thousands of classical works. And though its impossible to list them all, I've compiled a short list of "must have" classical works from the romantic period.

Mendelssohn's Songs Without Words

Mendelssoh's Songs Without Words are a collection of short melodic songs for piano that are quite lovely. Songs Without Words has many famous pieces of music including the ghostly "Venetian Gondola Song." Learn more about Mendelssohn's Songs Without Words.

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.

Looney Tunes Opera Cartoons

"What's Opera Doc?" and "The Rabbit of Seville" are two popular Looney Tunes cartoons created in 1957 and 1949 respectively. Both parodies of fantastic operas, Wagner's Ring Cycle and Rossini's Barber of Seville, it's easy to see why these two cartoons are loved.