Description of the OperaGlass site

OperaGlass is a specialized online resource dedicated to the art of opera. The site is an extensive information platform aimed at opera lovers, theater professionals, music students and anyone interested in world opera culture.

Site theme

The site is dedicated to opera as a genre of musical art. It covers a wide range of topics related to history, composers, librettists, productions, biographies, as well as current events in the world of opera.

Main sections and functions of the site

• Composers - a detailed catalog of more than 4,800 opera composers with a list of their works (more than 25,000 operas).
• Librettists - pages for several famous librettists with a complete list of operas written from their texts.
• Operas - access to synopses (summaries) and texts (libretts) of operas, including works in progress or promised.
• Schedule of memorable dates - an annual calendar celebrating the anniversaries of composers and opera premieres: 250th, 150th, 100th anniversaries and other significant dates.
• Reviews - reviews of opera performances, especially in the San Francisco area, as well as materials of global importance.
• Opera for Everyone is an educational CD series from Naxos Records, produced by Ira Ross, dedicated to four of the greatest operas. Designed for theaters and educational institutions.
• Una Voce... is a list of operas requiring six or fewer performers, grouped by voice distribution. Useful for small troupes and studios.
• Links to other resources - a selection of recommended sites dedicated to opera for additional study.

Additional features

The site is designed taking into account HTML 3.2 web markup standards, which ensures accessibility and compatibility with most browsers. It does not require installing plugins or using JavaScript. The main emphasis is on content rather than design - the user can independently choose the appearance through the settings of his browser.

OperaGlass is an awarded project (Award site), which indicates its high quality and significance in the field of opera information support.

Overall, the site is a unique digital archive and reference book on world opera that combines scientific rigor, educational value and ease of use.

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