Most of the operatic classics have been constructed on recurring archetypes. Oftentimes, these tropes are thematic. Nobility, magic, love, lust, vengeance. You know them, even if you aren’t always aware of them. But oftentimes they are also emphasized through specific musical structures. The tenor is often the hero and the lower-voiced character is more sinister. Or, there is always a {…}

Which is better? A catchy tune or a powerful dramatic monologue? Throughout its history, opera’s form and style has consistently evolved with composers and librettists placing emphasis on different aspects of how they tell stories through opera. Which style do you like best? Which style suits you more than any other? Take the ensuing quiz to find out!

You know the old adage: If you want something done right, Google it. And if you want something translated right, Google Translate it. Hang on… that’s not quite right, is it? Music and words go together like peanut butter and jelly, Pavarotti and “Nessun dorma,” Maria Callas and “Casta diva.” So naturally, we decided to submit your favorite arias to the {…}

Happy New Year to our readers! We all celebrate the new year in different manners, often in social gatherings or more intimate venues. As we look toward the toward the end of year celebration, we bring you this opera quiz meant to guide you into the “kind of party” that might suit you best for any occasion. Let’s take a {…}