You want to go to the opera, but you don't know which one to start with. Here is a list of ten operas sure to make you want to come back for more!

http://opera.suite101.com/article.cfm/ten_operas_for_firsttimers

A brief introduction to Bizet's opera, Carmen, includes a plot summary.

http://opera.suite101.com/article.cfm/carmen_101

German opera singer, Christa Ludwig was one of the most important mezzo sopranos of the mid-twentieth century.

http://opera.suite101.com/article.cfm/christa_ludwig_profiled

What is opera? The Lay-person’s defininition. This is a basic definition of opera and explains to the first-time opera listener the difference between opera buffa and opera seria.

http://opera.suite101.com/article.cfm/demystifying_opera___101

Today's article features a story about an embarassing moment, a soprano with a wide vibrato, and ways to stay active singing in the community

http://opera.suite101.com/article.cfm/do_i_shoot_the_soprano

Free Opera Scores? Public domain opera scores are being made available online by the University of Indiana School of Music.

http://opera.suite101.com/article.cfm/free_opera_scores

The famous La fleur que tu m'avais jetée,(Flower song) Don José's tenor aria from Carmen, set and translated. Recommended recordings and vocal scores

http://opera.suite101.com/article.cfm/la_fleur_que_tu_mavais_jete_101

A brief introduction to Giuseppe Verdi's opera, La Traviata. Introduction includes a plot summary and a pair of recommended recordings.

http://opera.suite101.com/article.cfm/la_traviata__101

The Metropolitan Opera in New York has decided to increase the number of HD broadcasts to movie theaters from 6 to 8 during the 2007/2008 season.

http://opera.suite101.com/article.cfm/metropolitan_opera_in_hd

Seven New Productions highlight the 2007/08 season at the Metropolitan Opera. Opera Company continues to bring opera to the masses. Met increases opera transmissions.

http://opera.suite101.com/article.cfm/new_productions_highlight_season