01 · Illustrated stories
Follow the drama,
one scene at a time.
Clear, lively retellings guide you through every entrance, secret and reversal. Beautiful original illustrations make the world of each opera memorable.
Opera StorybooksGet the appYour companion before the curtain rises
Know the story.
Feel every note.
Opera is full of impossible choices, dangerous love and unforgettable music. Opera Storybooks makes every plot easy to follow without taking away its mystery.
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Carmen · Georges Bizet
The story comes first
Opera can feel mysterious.
The plot doesn't have to.
Meet the characters, understand what they want, and follow the turning points scene by scene. You arrive at the opera ready for the music, the drama and everything in between.
Follow the drama,
02 · Cast at a glance
Know who is who.
Characters, relationships, voice types and motivations—ready whenever a new name enters the stage.
03 · Words and music
Go deeper when you want.
Read the complete libretto with translation and find the music connected to each moment.
Original“Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön…”Translation“This portrait is enchantingly beautiful…”
More than 60 operas
Great stories.
Extraordinary worlds.
Explore more than 60 of the world's best-known operas—from intimate heartbreak to kingdoms at war—and discover why they have held audiences for centuries.
CarmenGeorges Bizet
AidaGiuseppe Verdi
La traviataGiuseppe Verdi
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Begin with Act I of Mozart's The Magic Flute, including music links, libretto, translations and the complete character guide. Choose Premium for the remaining acts and the full library.
Opera, opened up
Your next night at the opera
starts here.
Explore more than 60 celebrated operas. Understand the story before you take your seat—or keep the guide beside you while you listen at home.
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