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Opera:

The Aria Database

A searchable database of arias, each includes vocal part and contextual information. Some have sound files and translations.

http://www.aria-database.com/

ChevronTexaco Opera Information Center

Developed by the Metropolitan Opera Guild. Includes radio broadcasts, station finder, broadcast news, and an archive in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese with composer and background information, sound clips, and teaching materials.

http://www.operainfo.org/

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Free Classified Ads Portal

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Culturevulture.net - Opera

Opera reviews, graphics, schedules, links.

http://www.culturevulture.net/Opera/OperaIndex.htm

MetManiac

Metropolitan Opera broadcasts database including a complete radio/television program list, message board, features, and schedules for future seasons.

http://www.metmaniac.com/

Opera Japonica

Coverage of opera in Japan; includes monthly schedules, reviews, interviews, international reports, and multimedia files.

http://www.operajaponica.org/

Opera Reviews @ musicOMH.com

Opera reviews from the Royal Opera House, The Coliseum and Glyndebourne.

http://www.musicomh.com/opera/index.htm

OperadiO.com

Seven live radio channels on the internet of the best opera and classical music.

http://www.operadio.com

Opera-L

Details of the Opera-L mailing list and how to subscribe, plus photos, files and links.

http://www.opera-l.org/

Operanet

Opera news, features, opera reviews, interviews of leading opera stars and directors, opera CD reviews, the 101 best opera CD guide for building the ideal CD collection, extensive opera calendar and reviews by international critics and journalists.

http://www.culturekiosque.com/opera/

Operas and Composers: A Pronunciation Guide

AIFF format sound clips of names of operas and composers being spoken.

http://patriciagray.net/Operahtmls/works.html

OperaTalent

Information about opera and people in the industry, from singers to stage managers. Covers auditions, events, broadcasting and in-depth reviews, articles and interviews.

http://www.operatalent.com/

Operissimo

Searchable database of performers, composers, compositions, and opera houses.

http://www.operissimo.com/

The Royal Opera: Opera Synopses

On ongoing collection, starting with the 2001/2002 season in London, UK.

http://info.royaloperahouse.org/synopses/

SoYouWanna: Learn About Opera?

One-page introduction to opera for the novice, with explanations of its history, performers, and classic works.

http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/opera/opera.html

Suite101: Opera

Articles, links and discussions about opera.

http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/opera

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