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6. The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
(Image courtesy of the Boston Lyric Opera)		Synopsis Director's Notes Opera Insights Recommended Reading Recommended Recordings Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Beaumarchais - The Opera's Inspiration Listen to "Voi che sapete" from The Marriage of Figaro, featuring Rinat Shaham as Cherubino and the Opera Company of Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Corrado Rovaris. Excerpt courtesy of Opera Company of Philadelphia. Listen to Samuel Ramey discuss Figaro from The Marriage of Figaro with Norman Pellegrini Listen to Maria Kanyova discuss Susanna from The Marriage of Figaro with Peter Russell from Opera Colorado. Listen to Jim Robinson discuss directing The Marriage of Figaro with Peter Russell from Opera Colorado. Listen to Norah Amsellem discuss Countess Almaviva in The Marriage of Figaro with Kip Cranna from San Francisco Opera.
7. Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
(Image courtesy of the Boston Lyric Opera)		Synopsis Opera Insights Recommended Reading Recommended Recordings Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Librettist: Lorenzo DaPonte Listen to "La ci darem la mano" from Don Giovanni, featuring David Pittsinger as Don Giovanni, Christine Brandes as Zerlina, and the Opera Company of Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Corrado Rovaris. Excerpt courtesy of Opera Company of Philadelphia. Listen to Samuel Ramey discuss Don Giovanni and Leporello from Don Giovanni with Norman Pellegrini. Listen to Maria Kanyova discuss Donna Elvira from Don Giovanni with Peter Russell from Opera Colorado. Listen to Paul Groves discuss Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni with Kip Cranna from San Francisco Opera. Listen to Maestro Donald Runnicles discuss conducting Don Giovanni with Kip Cranna from San Francisco Opera.
8. Tosca by Giacomo Puccini
(Image courtesy of the Boston Lyric Opera)		Synopsis Study Guide Opera Insights Recommended Reading Recommended Recordings The Rest of the Story: Tosca's Historical Background Listen to "Te Deum (Finale Act I)" from Tosca, featuring Gregg Baker as Scarpia, The Opera Company of Philadelphia Chorus with Donald Nally, Chorus Master, and the Opera Company of Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Maurizio Barbacini. Excerpt courtesy of Opera Company of Philadelphia. Listen to Neil Shicoff discuss Puccini with Norman Pellegrini. Listen to Neil Shicoff discuss Cavaradossi from Tosca with Norman Pellegrini. Listen to Samuel Ramey discuss Scarpia from Tosca with Norman Pellegrini.
9. Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi
(Image courtesy of the Boston Lyric Opera)		Synopsis Program Notes Recommended Reading Recommended Recordings Composer: Giuseppe Verdi Listen to "Caro nome" from Rigoletto, featuring Maureen O'Flynn as Gilda, and the Opera Company of Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Maurizio Barbacini. Excerpt courtesy of Opera Company of Philadelphia. Listen to Jennifer Welch-Babidge discuss Gilda from Rigoletto with Peter Russell from Opera Colorado. Listen to Elizabeth Futral discuss Gilda in Rigoletto with Peter Russell from Opera Colorado. Listen to Norah Amsellem discuss Gilda in Rigoletto with Kip Cranna from San Francisco Opera.
10. The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
(Image courtesy of the Boston Lyric Opera)		Conductor's Notes Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Opera Insights The Magic Flute: From Silly to Sublime Recommended Reading Recommended Recordings Listen to "Papageno/Papagena Duet" from The Magic Flute, featuring Jochen Schmeckenbecher as Papageno, Judith Lovat as Papagena, and the Opera Company of Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Klaus Arp. Excerpt courtesy of Opera Company of Philadelphia. Listen to Paul Groves discuss Tamino in The Magic Flute with Kip Cranna from San Francisco Opera. Listen to Maestro Donald Runnicles discuss conducting The Magic Flute with Kip Cranna from San Francisco Opera.
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