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Powerful women in Viking helmets, heroic males with incredible voices, and epic themes of life and death -this is opera! Opera is an art form that tells a story through singing, music, dancing and acting. It began in 1597 when an Italian artist, Jacopo Peri, tried to reproduce the ancient Greek dramas. After noticing that the Greeks used music and speech together in these dramas, Peri chose to do the same but with signing.

"The Magic Flute" - a full cast audio play featuring famous melodies and beautiful arias. Experience Mozart's most played fairy-tale opera "The Magic Flute" as an audio play, performed by esteemed actors, complemented by intricate sound designs and effects as well as plenty of original opera music. Each act is introduced with interesting facts about the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791). - Tamino, a prince lost in a foreign land, is being pursued by an enormous monster.

A dangerous snake attacks Prince Tamino in the forest but three noble ladies protect him. Together with the bird catcher Papageno, Tamino is supposed to free Princess Pamina because the dreaded Sarastro has imprisoned her in his castle. Tamino and Papageno receive a magic flute and a glockenspiel from Pamina's mother, the Queen of the Night. The brave rescuers must overcome difficult tests, but the daring rescue plan succeeds. In the end, Tamino and Pamina, Papageno and his new girlfriend Papagena are happily in each other's arms.

A dangerous snake attacks Prince Tamino in the forest but three noble ladies protect him. Together with the bird catcher Papageno, Tamino is supposed to free Princess Pamina because the dreaded Sarastro has imprisoned her in his castle. Tamino and Papageno receive a magic flute and a glockenspiel from Pamina's mother, the Queen of the Night. The brave rescuers must overcome difficult tests, but the daring rescue plan succeeds. In the end, Tamino and Pamina, Papageno and his new girlfriend Papagena are happily in each other's arms.

Hansel and Gretel are sent into the forest by their mother to collect berries as a punishment. The siblings get lost in the twilight and discover the gingerbread house of an old ugly witch. She enchants the children and wants to bake them into gingerbread. Hansel and Gretel use their wits to save themselves and push the wicked old woman into her own oven. The children are finally found by their worried parents, who are looking for them in the forest. In the end the family is happily united.

When Lewis Barnavelt and Rose Rita Pottinger explore an abandoned theater, they discover an unpublished opera score entitled "The Day of Doom". Ignoring a strange omen, they show it to their music teacher, who heralds "The Day of Doom" as a masterpiece. Little do they know that the eerie Henry Vanderhelm, the composer's grandson, arrives - with a plan. A plan to awaken the dead and enslave the world! 

Hansel and Gretel are sent into the forest by their mother to collect berries as a punishment. The siblings get lost in the twilight and discover the gingerbread house of an old ugly witch. She enchants the children and wants to bake them into gingerbread. Hansel and Gretel use their wits to save themselves and push the wicked old woman into her own oven. The children are finally found by their worried parents, who are looking for them in the forest. In the end the family is happily united.

"Hansel and Gretel" - a full cast audio play featuring famous melodies and beautiful arias. Experience Engelbert Humperdinck's world-renowned opera "Hansel and Gretel" as an audio play, performed by esteemed actors, complemented by intricate sound designs and effects as well as plenty of original opera music. Each act is introduced with interesting facts about the life of Engelbert Humperdinck (1854–1921).

Operina is an opera podcast for kids hosted by soprano Jessica Cambio. It features children from around the world as weekly guests, free to speak in their own language, and it provides tips, language learning, quizzes, and music education about opera and classical music.

Over the years, strange things have been happening at the Paris Opéra House. The new owners, M. Moncharmin and M. Richard don't know what to do about the mysterious "Opera Ghost" demanding money, nor the tragic death of the chief scene-shifter. Now the young Soprano, Christine Daae, has been kidnapped and her lover, the Vicomte de Chagny, is going mad. The opera house is falling to pieces. Could this all be the work of the mysterious Phantom of the Opera? (Summary by Charlotte Duckett)Cast:Narrator/Jammes: Libby GohnGeneral D--: Jason MillsSorelli: GraceMeg Giry: Eden Rea-HedrickA little ...

Join Christine, Phantom, and other iconic characters in this Little Golden Book retelling of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved musical Phantom of the Opera. There’s something—or someone—haunting the Opéra Populaire, but the show must go on! Christine Daaé goes from chorus girl to leading...

Meet Christine in this Little Golden Book based on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s stunning musical, Phantom of the Opera! Through a childhood full of music and dance lessons, Christine Daaé dreams of being an opera singer. She finally gets her chance when she encounters a mysterious masked stranger at...

The long-ago mysteries of the great opera house in Paris have never been explained. Why did so many terrible tragedies happen there? Why did everyone flee from it in fear? This gripping story about the “opera ghost” and the beautiful singer he loves launched one of the most popular musicals in Broadway history - and it serves up enough thrills, chills, and surprises to keep even the most reluctant listener fascinated.

Join Christine, Raoul, and the Phantom at a masquerade ball in this Little Golden Book based on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s stunning musical, Phantom of the Opera! The characters from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera are gathering for a New Year's masquerade ball! Nothing could ruin their...

Discover the thrilling story of opera with Jack, Megan, and the time-travelling Trunk. Go with them to Florence, Italy, and back to 1597, the beginning of the Baroque era, to meet Professor Peri, the inventor of opera, Perfect Purcell, Too Hot to Handel, and a host of other barmy composers. All is fun and games until Cruel Cromwell arrives to stop the party. Will Jack and Megan find the courage to tackle the Dark Lord Protector and save opera from disappearing forever?

Trois histoires pour découvrir le monde avec Martine ! Martine, petit rat de l’opéra Martine prend des leçons de danse. Il faut s’entraîner pour le spectacle de fin d’année... et pour devenir un jour une vraie danseuse étoile ! Martine, un amour de poney Une surprise attend Martine et ses frères : des poneys ! Pas si facile des les apprivoiser… mais quelle rencontre inoubliable ! Martine apprend à nager Martine prend ses premières leçons de natation : la planche, la brasse, le plongeon... Un vrai petit poisson dans l’eau !

When Adelheid Wette asked her brother, Engelbert Humperdinck, to compose music for some enchanting childrens lyrics shed penned, little did they know this would spark a remarkable collaboration. What emerged is a beloved Grand Opera that has captivated audiences around the globe. In this audio book, immerse yourself in the beautifully recited libretto of HÄNSEL AND GRETEL, A FAIRY OPERA IN THREE ACTS, brought to life by the talented Brian Fullen. Join the journey of Hänsel and Gretel as they encounter whimsical characters and face the menacing Witch. Featuring a stellar cast, this rendition ...

Un podcast de l'Opéra de Paris, avec la complicité de Jacadi.Nouvel épisode le vendredi. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

A Paris Opera podcast sponsored by Jacadi. First episode release on September 9. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opera Kids… l’opera lirica raccontata ai bambini!! Ogni espisodio una nuova storia per imparare a conoscere con semplicità i grandi capolavori del teatro musicale italiano. Opera Kids è una serie Lirica Podcast. Per saperne di più, visitate il nostro sito all’indirizzo lirica.tv o cercateci sui social nelle pagine liricapodcast.Progetto ideato da Martina Santese e realizzato in collaborazione con Voxfarm.©️ illustrazioni Francesca Ghermandi