Giuseppe Verdi

(Composer)

“Oberto”
(Title of Opera)

Oberto has lost a battle against the

forces of Ezzelino. During his subsequent
exile, Oberto's daughter Leonora is
seduced by Riccardo, who then abandons
her in order to marry Cuniza, sister of
the victorious Ezzelino. When Oberto is
reunited with his daughter, they plan
their revenge.
(Plot of the Opera)

Two acts
(Number of Acts)

Sempre Libera
La donna è mobile
Si Un Jour
Ecco l'Orrido Campo
Libiamo ne’ lieti calici
(Famous Arias)
Giacomo Puccini
(Composer)

“Turandot”
(Title of Opera)

A vivid fantasy of long-ago China, where

the imperious Princess Turandot poses
three riddles to any prince who dares to
court her, and commands the death of all
who fail. When an unknown prince
triumphs, the prospect of marriage
strikes terror in Turandot's heart.
(Plot of Opera)

Three acts
(Number of Acts)

Nessun dorma
Che gelida manina
Tu che di gel sei cinta
O mio babbino caro
Chi il bel sogno di Doretta
(Famous Arias)
Franz Schubert
(Composer)

“Fierrabras”
(Title of Opera)

The military conflict between

Christians and Moors at the time of
Charlemagne – as a backdrop to
stories of love and friendship that
prove to be stronger than war and
hatred of otherness.
(Plot of Opera)

Three acts
(Number of Acts)

Licht und Liebe, D352

Nacht und Träume, D827
Ich wollt, ich wär ein Fisch, D558
Gute Nacht, D911
Licht und Liebe, D352
(Famous Arias)
Ritchard Wagner
(Composer)

“Parsifal”
(Title of Opera)

Protected by his mother throughout his

childhood from any contact with the
world, to keep him pure and innocent,
Parsifal, having despite this discovered
evil and sin, manages after a long, epic
interior journey to discover the Grail,
the fullness of life and the quietude of
the soul.
(Plot of the Opera)

Three acts
(Number of Acts)

Liebestod
Euch lüften, die mein Klagen
Einsam in trüben Tage
Liebestod (Mild und leise)
Dich teure halle
(Famous Arias)
Georges Bizet
(Composer)

“Carmen”
(Title of Opera)

It depicts the tale of a forlorn soldier

named Don Jose who is lured by Carmen,
a fiery gypsy woman with a penchant for
smuggling, leading him to give up his
childhood sweetheart and leave behind
his military career. The opera follows
Jose as he pursues Carmen's attention.
(Plot of the Opera)

Four acts
(Number of Acts)

Habanera
Toreador Song
Je crois entendre encore
Sur la place
La voila! La voila
(Famous Arias)