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The Metropolitan Opera: Met History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of the Metropolitan Opera. Content includes an image database of every performance since 1883, as well as a timeline of sights and sounds from the opera through the ages.
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Sydney Opera House

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is excellent for anyone who is looking to visit the Sydney Opera House. This site gives info on the events, the house, shopping, and restaurants.
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Peking Opera House: Introduction of Peking Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
A great overview of the history of the Peking Opera. Includes a few links to important people and contains a picture.
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Metropolitan Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Metropolitan Opera is good for anyone interested in attending an opera in New York. This site contains ticket, seating, performance, and other general info about the Metropolitan Opera.
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Opera De Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
Official web site of the Bastille Opera in Paris.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: 'To Lash the Age': John Gay and the Beggar's Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
This article introduces "The Beggar's Opera" and its many satirical targets, including the court of George I, the politician Robert Walpole, the British legal system, and Italian opera.
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Cyark: Sydney Opera House

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the most recognizable structures in the world, the Sydney Opera House stands as an emblem of artistic excellence and modernism for Australia. Get in-depth information and/or explore the house in 3D.
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G'day Sydney: The Opera House

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful resource on the Sydney Opera House. Very extensive, lots of information, and great pictures.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: An Introduction to the Beggar's Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Beggar's Opera" was an instant hit and became the most performed play of the 18th century. This article explores the elements that made up John Gay's work, from its popular tunes and dances to its satirical targets and depiction of...
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: The Metropolitan Opera House Opens

For Students 3rd - 8th
A part of America's Story on the Gilded Age: gives brief information on the Metropolitan Opera House, and opera houses in general.
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Canon 3 D Paper Craft Buildings: Sydney Opera House

For Students 9th - 10th
Intricately detailed paper-folding activity that provides templates and instructions for building a three-dimensional paper model of the Sydney Opera House. Instructions require download.
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Contemplator

Contemplator's Short History: John Gay and the Beggar's Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of John Gay. This site also contains many related links including one of the the entire text of his play, "The Beggar's Opera."
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The Metropolitan Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
The Metropolitan Opera, or "The Met," certainly one of the best known American opera companies, if not the #1 American opera house.
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San Diego Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home of the San Diego Opera company, one of many active opera companies in the U.S..
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Welcome to Houston Grand Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
The home page of the Houston Grand Opera, one of the premier opera companies in the U.S., with a reputation of premiering new works.
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The Atlanta Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for the Atlanta Opera. It provides information about its seasonal productions as well as ticket information.
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The Aria Database

For Students 9th - 10th
The searchable Aria Database features over 1,200 arias from 170 operas by 60 composers. It includes lyrics, translations, synopses of operas, and MIDI files.
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China Today: Arts & Entertainment

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a great history of Chinese music. You'll find lots of good information on opera, music, dance, and instruments. Good pictures and links to more info.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Marian Anderson's Performance

For Students 3rd - 8th
Marian Anderson was the first African American to sing at the Metropolitan Opera. She had to overcome prejudice many times in her career. The Library of Congress tells you more with words and pictures.
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Library and Archives Canada

Library and Archives Canada: Eva Gauthier, Mezzo Soprano (1885 1958)

For Students 9th - 10th
Eva Gauthier was a well known mezzo-soprano who sang in opera houses all over the world. When her husband was stationed in Indonesia, she became trained in the Javanese gamelin and built this into her performances. She was one of the...
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Library and Archives Canada

Library and Archives Canada: Emma Albani, Soprano (1847 1930)

For Students 9th - 10th
Emma Albani was the first world renowned Canadian opera singer. This site has detailed information about her life and recordings of her singing.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Jessye Norman

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Jessye Norman, a classical soprano opera singer. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Boise State University

Boise State University: Gilbert and Sullivan Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
The Gilbert and Sullivan Archive, hosted by the department of mathematics at Boise State University, is devoted to the operas and other works of William S. Gilbert and Arthur S. Sullivan. Content includes biographies, plot summaries,...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Kiri Te Kanawa, a world-renowned soprano opera singer from New Zealand. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.

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