The Opera

It takes a lot of time, people and effort before an opera finally makes its premiere. Writers, librettists, composers, costume and stage designers, conductors, singers, dancers, musicians, producers and directors are the people who work closely together in order for an opera to take shape. Learn about the different types of operas and composers who wrote for this artistic medium.

Music Education in the News: In Honolulu, an in-class ukulele program will be included in Palolo Elementary's curriculum starting January 2009, thanks in part to The Roots Rhythm Foundation.

This Day in Music History: 1829 - Russian composer Anton Rubinstein was born.