A night at the opera was society’s entertainment long before radio, television, music players and streaming! Though the earliest recorded opera is Jacopo Peris Dafne, first performed in 1597, opera is still quite popular today. Consider why it has “staying power” (long-lasting) as you complete the assignment below:
Listen to three (3) arias:
Puccinis E Lucevan le stelle from Tosca
https://youtu.be/EAqHQMX7GHY

Bizets Habanera from Carmen
https://youtu.be/K2snTkaD64U

Adams News has a Kind of Mystery from Nixon in China (begins about 3:00 minutes)
https://youtu.be/rFnQrbVV3_U

Complete the Opera