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

What is the purpose of sign language interpretation at the opera? [more inside]
posted by stuck on an island on Oct 15, 2009 - 23 answers

I have a Blackberry Curve running Opera Mini. I have a long list of rss feeds I read in Opera whilst out and about. How can I get them out of the phone and into a desktop rss reader? [more inside]
posted by quaisi on Oct 1, 2009 - 2 answers

It is well-known that opera singers don't drink much milk because it makes phlegm and affects their voices, but what about cheese? Does that cause phlegm?
posted by Quillcards on Sep 17, 2009 - 14 answers

I was just cast in an opera! Problem: I have never been in an opera before, and am not really a "musical" person. Please help me keep from falling flat on my face! [more inside]
posted by hermitosis on Sep 14, 2009 - 9 answers

Does anyone know of a good English translation of The Trojan Women by Euripides in the public domain? [more inside]
posted by firemonkey on Aug 22, 2009 - 2 answers

What's the best literary equivalent of Alien/Aliens? [more inside]
posted by fearfulsymmetry on Aug 9, 2009 - 21 answers

First ever opera audition this week and I’m terrified. Help me overcome my nerves and perform like a pro! [more inside]
posted by philotes on Jul 7, 2009 - 11 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

Is there a web browser for your home-theater PC that works like Opera on the Wii? Something where I can sit back on the couch and navigate using the remote would be ideal.
posted by smackfu on Jun 16, 2009 - 3 answers

Trying to find an animated short film about opera that aired on PBS in [approximately] the late '90s. [more inside]
posted by alynnk on Jun 11, 2009 - 4 answers

Song suggestions for a pregnancy-themed musical recital? (Broadway or opera preferred) [more inside]
posted by fermion on Jun 3, 2009 - 19 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

Recommend inspirational or otherwise awesome gifts for an aspiring opera singer, please! [more inside]
posted by fvox13 on Apr 28, 2009 - 5 answers

Opera San Jose at California Theater - which seats don't suck? [more inside]
posted by metaseeker on Apr 23, 2009 - 6 answers

What's the difference between directing a play and stage-directing an opera? [more inside]
posted by roll truck roll on Apr 21, 2009 - 3 answers

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

I'm going to be in Antwerp, Belgium for a few days this coming week. What should I do? Where should I do it? Who should I see? [more inside]
posted by vernondalhart on Feb 15, 2009 - 4 answers

Mr 26.2 is going with me to the opera next week. I love opera, but he's never been or heard much. How can I help him to enjoy the performance? [more inside]
posted by 26.2 on Jan 16, 2009 - 17 answers

The Met in New York is performing the Ring cycle this year, and I'm interested in buying tickets to Götterdämmerung. What's the easiest way to do this? [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Dec 24, 2008 - 5 answers

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

Help me pick out the best play, opera, lecture and art exhibit to see this winter in NYC. I'm a lowly wage slave who can't shell out $300 to see every Broadway sensation that comes to town, so I'd like to attend one incredible event in each category with a high return-on-awesome factor so I can walk away cultured but not impoverished. [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on Dec 11, 2008 - 12 answers

what are your favorite, and "rawest", recordings of the great operas? [more inside]
posted by yonation on Dec 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Edna-filter: I am trying to find on-line a particular image of Dame Edna Everage. [more inside]
posted by ShameSpiral on Dec 1, 2008 - 2 answers

1. What is Barack Obama doing in my copy of Opera 9.62?
2. How do I get him out? [more inside]
posted by randomination on Nov 8, 2008 - 7 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

Prior to '05, I saw a repeat of Premium Blend which featured a performance by a comedian with a joke about playing opera in her car; she illustrated the hilarity vis-a-vis prejudice by singing a bit of it. Picking up most culture by osmosis, I've long loved whatever the piece was from, but have no idea what it is. Also, she was hilarious and I'd like to find more by her. [more inside]
posted by batmonkey on Oct 6, 2008 - 8 answers

Opera 9.5: Add parameters to a bookmark's nickname? [more inside]
posted by jjsonp on Jul 31, 2008 - 3 answers

Can you help me find an mp3/dvd/mp4/n-e-thing of the operatic and maybe-BBC Last Night of the Proms rendition of Stephen Foster's Camptown Races? [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Jul 31, 2008 - 3 answers

I recently purchased Birtwistle's opera Punch and Judy through the iTunes Music Store. I should have been paying closer attention, but I was disappointed to see that there was no pdf of the libretto included in the download. Looking around online it looks like my options to get it are to buy a copy of the CD set (which I was trying to avoid obviously, hence the download), or buy the full vocal score (which at around £80 isn't really an option). Does anyone know of another option that I'm missing?
posted by Lentrohamsanin on Jul 6, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm looking for a thank-you gift to give to my good friend, who is an aspiring vocal coach and a big fan of the opera. [more inside]
posted by muddgirl on Jun 10, 2008 - 7 answers

I am a big fan of theater of all types and it one day occurred to me while I was watching an opera that at least some of my enjoyment comes from the fact that opera is very organic; opera singers sing without wearing microphones, they just project. I recently saw the Sacramento Opera performance of Tosca and during a scene in the first act between Mario and Floria they are very close while singing with such great projection. My question is, how do they do this with out hurting or even damaging the hearing of the person near them?
posted by geekyguy on May 4, 2008 - 4 answers

Opera Browser Woes. Running Opera on XP, I experience a several-second hang every couple minutes and it's driving me crazy! [more inside]
posted by sonicbloom on Apr 1, 2008 - 12 answers

Can anyone recommend a good opera teacher in the Dallas area (ideally reasonably near Garland or Plano)? [more inside]
posted by Sangermaine on Feb 4, 2008 - 1 answer

Sudenmorsian: I'm very interested in finding a recording of this little radio opera by Pylkkänen, or at least a copy of the libretto to read (not the original story of Kallas that it was derived from). I'm nearly convinced no commercial recording exists, but AskMe is sometimes miraculous...
posted by Wolfdog on Aug 20, 2007 - 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

On my phone's browser, I need an option other than "Yes, always ask". Help? [more inside]
posted by bartleby on Aug 3, 2007 - 3 answers

Is there a Firefox extension that changes the way my browser is identified? I know that Opera will let you mask the browser identification so that a site you visit thinks you're actually running Firefox or IE instead of Opera...now I just want this same capability in Firefox. I can't seem to find one in the Mozilla Add-ons site. [more inside]
posted by pithy comment on Jul 7, 2007 - 5 answers

BostonFilter: Opera singer on jewelry poster. Who is it? [more inside]
posted by jdfan on May 8, 2007 - 11 answers

I cannot get Google products (GoogleEarth and Picasa) to link to Opera (or Firefox or anything) when they need to open up a webpage. Has my using Opera and Firefox somehow confused these pieces of software? [more inside]
posted by yet.another.boston.question on Apr 13, 2007 - 3 answers

Why are Gilbert & Sullivan so popular today, at least compared to other light opera composers? I find it hard to believe that they were the only ones creating works in that vein; so why is it that today they're the only ones we remember? [more inside]
posted by Johnny Assay on Mar 9, 2007 - 15 answers

With the arrival of Das Liebesverbot last week, I now have a complete set of recordings of every completed opera Richard Wagner composed, even the ones rarely recorded or performed. I've been slowly acquiring more of Verdi's stuff, but I'm curious what other opera I should look for. [more inside]
posted by Captain_Tenille on Feb 12, 2007 - 16 answers

I want to get a pair of opera glasses as a gift for my wife. There are plenty to be found all over teh internets, but I'd like to buy from a brick & mortar retailer somewhere in the DFW area. Problem is, I have no idea who would even sell something like that. Any suggestions?
posted by satori101 on Dec 21, 2006 - 8 answers

When I type in a URL in Internet Explorer (6), the website opens in Opera. [more inside]
posted by cheerleaders_to_your_funeral on Nov 1, 2006 - 5 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

Why can't I make the gmail and google calendar favicons show in Opera 9.01? [more inside]
posted by alightfoot on Sep 15, 2006 - 2 answers

How do I pronounce 'principessa'? [more inside]
posted by oxford blue on Sep 12, 2006 - 7 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

Why doesn't Opera work properly for me? [more inside]
posted by salmacis on Jun 27, 2006 - 8 answers