Loving opera is such a simple thing. And yet the conventional wisdom seems to strive to make it complicated. Opera, and classical music, are elitist and arcane: This view is held both by people who ...

Yuju Opera, also called Henan Bangzi (Wooden Clapper Opera), Ou Opera and Henan High Tune, is one of the most popular local operas all over the country. Its earliest written record can be traced back ...

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Ten-year-old Mason Cole-Schweizer was cast against type as the antagonistic Dr. Bartolo in Rossini’s comedic opera, “The Barber of Seville.” But the cherubic blond with freckles rose to the occasion, ...

Opera 101- Introduction to Opera Join Dr. Leann Schuering and explore how music and theater come together to create unforgettable stories. This introductory class covers the history and core elements ...