Opera
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Prince Igor, opera by Alexander Borodin
Composed and written by Alexander Borodin (1833-1887), adapted from the ancient Russian epic The Lady of Igor’s Host, the opera was completed posthumously by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Alexander Glazunov, and premiered on November 4 1890, at the Mariinsky Theatre, Saint Petersburg. Join us today — November 4th — in celebration, listening to the complete work…
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“Norma” — the opera by Vincenzo Bellini, in celebration of his birth
Listen with us, Nov. 3 (Bellini’s date of birth) at 7pm EST, in the Aristipposian Poet Club, on Clubhouse.
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World Opera Day!!!
Today I am listening to more opera than usual, and eating an opera, as well. Make sure you listen and celebrate World Opera Day!
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“Tannhäuser und der Sängerkrieg auf Wartburg” premieres 176 years ago in Dresden
“Tannhäuser” (“Tannhäuser and the Minnesingers’ Contest at Wartburg”) the three act opera by Richard Wagner (music and libretto) premiered on October 19 1845, at the Königliches Hoftheater Dresden (Royal Court Theatre).
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A tiny party with/for Luciano Pavarotti — on his day of birth (10.12.1935)
At the Birthday & Celebration Club, tonight at 11:30 pm EST, on Clubhouse.
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Happy Birthday, Giuseppe Verdi! 1813
Join us in celebration of the great opera composer! Come to the Birthday and Celebration Club, at 1:15 pm EST, on Clubhouse.
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Lucia di Lammermoor
Opera by Gaetano Donizetti, libretto by Salvador’s Cammarano, based on “The Bride of Lammermoor” by Walter Scott. It was premiered on September 26 1835, at the Teatro di San Carlo, Naples. ACT IAn intruder has been spotted at night on the grounds of Lammermoor Castle, home of Enrico Ashton. Normanno, the captain of the guard,…
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“Das Rheingold”, by Richard Wagner, premiered on September 22 1869, at the National Theatre, Munich
“In the depths of the Rhine, the three Rhinemaidens guard the Rhinegold, a treasure of immeasurable value. The Nibelung dwarf Alberich is dazzled by the sight of it. The girls explain that whoever wins the gold and forges it into a ring will gain power over the world, but must first renounce love. Frustrated by…
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