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The Classical California Guide to Opera: The Essential Top 5 of Opera

The Classical California Guide to Opera: The Essential Top 5 of Opera

Explore the world of opera with this guide, featuring 5 essential pieces from Puccini, Wagner, Mozart, Rossini, Bizet, and a bonus from Verdi. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

09/30/2025
The “Defiant Requiem” Explores the Power of Music in the Darkest of Times

The “Defiant Requiem” Explores the Power of Music in the Darkest of Times

"Defiant Requiem," a concert by Murry Sidlin, commemorates Verdi’s Requiem performances by Terezin camp prisoners in the 1940s. Upcoming shows in California.

06/01/2020
The Other Graduation March

The Other Graduation March

Explore the tradition of graduation anthems, from Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance in the US to Verdi's Triumphal March in the Philippines.

06/01/2020
Celebrating 36 Years of the Verdi Chorus

Celebrating 36 Years of the Verdi Chorus

"Anne Marie Ketchum, Founding Artistic Director of Verdi Chorus, discusses the ensemble's history and current season. Catch their performances in Santa Monica on April 6 and 7."

01/08/2020
The ABC’s of Opera: Verdi’s “Aida”

The ABC’s of Opera: Verdi’s “Aida”

Explore the grand opera "Aida" by Giuseppe Verdi, its historical context, plot, and enduring popularity. Discover its tale of forbidden love set in Ancient Egypt.

07/23/2019

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