There are many different styles of opera composing and operatic singing that developed in response to changes in operatic writing and changing audience tastes.

Mar 11, 2010 - Karen Finch

Italian opera composer Gioacchino Rossini, master of early 19th century Italian opera: List of key Rossini bel canto operas from from opera buffas to opera serias.

Apr 23, 2007 - Bryce Westervelt

The core repertoire for the world's opera houses boasts many Verdi and Puccini creations, and these composers were strikingly different.

Oct 1, 2009 - Barbara Jezior

Opera can be seen as a challenge when it comes to taking children. The right preparation, choices and planning will make it enjoyable for everyone.

Jan 21, 2010 - Karen Finch

Capriccio, a German opera by Richard Strauss: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Richard Strauss opera information.

Sep 30, 2008 - Tel Asiado

Norma, a tragic Italian bel canto opera, by Vincenzo Bellini: Norma plot summary, Norma character list, and other Bellini opera information.

Apr 24, 2007 - Bryce Westervelt

La Sonnambula (the Sleepwalker), an Italian bel canto opera, by Vincenzo Bellini: La Sonnambula plot summary, character list, and other Bellini opera information.

Apr 23, 2007 - Bryce Westervelt

Composer and pianist Jim Lahti discusses Canadian Soprano Ellen Wieser, poet Harold Hart Crane and his current album in a telephone interview.

Mar 28, 2011 - Paul Wolfle

I Puritani (the Puritans), an Italian bel canto opera, by Vincenzo Bellini: I Puritani plot summary, character list, and other Bellini opera information.

Apr 25, 2007 - Bryce Westervelt

Faust, a French opera by Charles Gounod. Faust opera plot summary, character list, and other opera information.

May 14, 2008 - Tel Asiado

Linda di Chamounix, an Italian melodramatic semi-seria opera by Gaetano Donizetti: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Donizetti opera information.

Jun 20, 2008 - Tel Asiado

Biography of composer Vincenzo Bellini, best known for opera Norma and as master of 'bel canto.'

Oct 17, 2007 - Tel Asiado

Australian coloratura soprano, dubbed 'La Stupenda', almost became a Wagnerian soprano, until her conductor-husband Richard Bonynge changed her destiny.

Apr 20, 2010 - Gemma Tamock

The first in a series of articles on how to improve your singing, using the secrets of bel-canto.

Feb 23, 2011 - Mark Bonington

Giuseppe Verdi's biography, famous for operas Rigoletto, Aida, Nabucco, La Traviata, Il Trovatore, Otello and Falstaff. He's also best known for raising opera heights.

Nov 16, 2007 - Tel Asiado

A review of 'La Divina', a compilation album of some of the greatest hits by Opera's own Prima Diva.

Mar 7, 2011 - Mark Bonington