Is Mozart's - Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) opera with Diana Damrau suitable for a five year old? [more inside]
posted by lynnie-the-pooh on Nov 22, 2009 - 18 answers

Opera suggestions for children. [more inside]
posted by eyeballkid on Nov 19, 2009 - 28 answers

A little something for my biggest fan... seeking ideas for classical songs that I can sing and record for my 19-month-old nephew. [more inside]
posted by notquitemaryann on Jun 26, 2009 - 16 answers

Please recommend music that is similar in style (as close as possible and working outward from there) to the song Diva Dance from the movie The Fifth Element. I would particularly enjoy similar opera, if that exists. Be sure to recommend groups/bands/singers and, if possible, specific songs as examples. Here is the Diva Dance video for comparison: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0qy3JHz6X0 Thank you very much!
posted by Nox on May 18, 2009 - 9 answers

How do electronic acoustic enhancement systems work in opera houses? [more inside]
posted by Opera Chic on Mar 25, 2009 - 7 answers

Audio or video from Das Lusitania Songspiel? [more inside]
posted by steef on Dec 14, 2008 - 2 answers

Help needed finding sheet music for Purcell's "When I am Laid in Earth" from Dido and Aeneas [more inside]
posted by legendarygirlfriend on Nov 3, 2008 - 2 answers

I chanced upon Ava Maria the other day, and I was quite taken with the sound. I sourced many other tracks and disliked all of them. It would seem, mostly I don't like Opera. I'm keen to find what I do like though, so I'm hoping someone will recommend similar performances. I guess I don't much care for understanding the words I just love the pure voice as an instrument. Female, pure, mellow. Hope you can help.
posted by matholio on Aug 9, 2007 - 30 answers

Looking for a session or program from one of the top vocal/music/opera schools while visiting U.S. [more inside]
posted by curiousleo on Sep 18, 2006 - 4 answers

Opera With Rocks In: Looking for opera-themed pop/rock songs for a friend. [more inside]
posted by picopebbles on Aug 17, 2006 - 31 answers

I'd like some recommendations for opera music to be played at a funeral. [more inside]
posted by Rock Steady on Apr 26, 2006 - 24 answers

SONGFILTER: need people who can read musical notes to help me find the name of this opera-esque song! [more inside]
posted by beammeup4 on Dec 8, 2005 - 6 answers

I have very little interest in classical music, but lately I've found myself intrigued by opera, of all things. It seems very rock and roll in it's inherent drama and showmanship and...humanity for lack of a better word. Or perhaps it's merely my Italian heritage calling me home. Any good ideas on where to start? I'd prefer older recordings because I'm big on starting at the source. I kinda like that "La donna mobile..." thing that you hear on sports shows sometimes. Thanks.
posted by jonmc on Apr 6, 2005 - 23 answers

As the result of there being 3 simultaneous Ring Cycles going on in London right now, all of which I have been attending and enjoying immensely, I have become worryingly addicted to Wagner's tetralogy. Any recommendations for further reading that will deepen my understanding of the work? [more inside]
posted by chill on Mar 15, 2005 - 12 answers

What's your favorite recording of Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess"? The whole opera, not just excerpts or selections. [more inside]
posted by rkent on Feb 18, 2005 - 3 answers

I want to start listening to opera. Where should I begin? Help me build a collection of recordings that consists of music composed in all eras, with the only requirements that it be sophisticated and uncommonly beautiful.
posted by PrinceValium on Sep 20, 2004 - 25 answers

[MusicFilter] Three questions on opera and piano music inside. [more inside]
posted by sailoreagle on Jun 13, 2004 - 4 answers