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Operabase Map Italy
At last, access to the elite world of opera for the masses! All it takes is a click of the map, and you can find an opera house in Italy (plentiful as Starbucks!), it's schedule of performances, reviews, and a local map. Bravissimo!
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Arena di Verona
More than the home of Juliet's balcony, the elegant town of Verona is also the site of this famed opera arena. Check out this season's schedule of performances, and order tickets no matter wherefore art thou.
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Luciano Pavarotti
Luciano's beautiful, dramatic Web site contains lots of love for the singer, an audio serenade, news on the opera star, a bio, gallery and more. Get lost!
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Rossini Opera Festival
Each summer in Pesaro, the town council uses the fortune inherited from legendary Gioachino Rossini to stage the Rossini Opera Festival. Here, find program schedules and ticket information. Grazie, Gio!
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Welcome to La Scala
The site of Milan's prestigious La Scala theatre, opera's Carnegie Hall, offers a schedule of performances, a virtual tour, and a searchable database of every program ever performed there. More culture than a tub of Dannon yogurt!
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Mario Lanza
A virtual Lanza-land in honor of the "Voice of the Century"--a bio of the legendary opera star written by his son, articles, essays, photos, filmography, fan club links, and easy-to-order CD's.
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Welcome to Tenorland: Enrico Caruso
A brief biographical tribute to the King of Tenors, tracing his rise to international stardom. Link to other Caruso sites, or download audio files of his master interpretation of Verdi's Rigoletto.
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Italian Opera
Italy's undeniable impact on classical music is showcased here with a list of contributors including Vivaldi, Verdi, and Puccini. Information only useful, however, as a snappy overview targeted to the neophyte: Dulce! But still just an operetta.
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