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OPERA AND WAR
OPERA AND WAR
We often think of opera being inspired by love, intrigues and conflicts, fights and murder – but inspired by war?
Actually there are quite many operas which feature and depict war, and even more with a story with war as background.
I … Read the rest
Opera Gazet – A great website for opera lovers
OPERA GAZET a website with opera reviews
Flamand Olivier is a reviewer for Opera Gazet
Here is an example of his reviews: Nabucco, Zürich 2019
Flamand says: *This is not only one of the oldest opera review website in Europe – it is also one … Read the rest
OPERA in Movies – a blog/list
I am a great opera fan as you know. But I am also very fond of movies and I have collected a lot.
Opera and movies have always been associated with each other:
There are many and great opera films which I have blogged about … Read the rest
Opera Magazines in Print
We have become used to get news, reviews and information about opera from the Internet.
We have almost forgotten about the printed magazines which were our only source of information just one generation ago.
But there are still many printed Opera magazines available.
Here is … Read the rest
Opera Movies – an historical overview
At Opera on Video we distinguish between live performances, opera movies and concert performances. There are hybrids such as semi-staged performances and live performances in a studio.
Opera movies are operas filmed in studio and on location to a previously recorded soundtrack. Directors are often … Read the rest
Operas with a special place in my heart
Sure I love all opera and I love some more than others but there are a few operas which occupy a very special place in my heart.
Well, you say how can one choose between great masterworks and prefer one over the other? Is La … Read the rest