Opera
What kind of information are you looking for about opera?
There is a lot of different information and data available online about opera in general and practically about almost all opera works.
Music recordings
If you are looking for a recording of a specific opera, check the selection at your nearest library. Streaming services like Spotify also have a lot of opera music to listen to, including complete operas and individual arias in many different versions. Similarly, YouTube contains a lot of opera music and excerpts and scenes from operas.
- Spotify
- YouTube
- Libraries
Sheet music
If you are looking for sheet music for an opera, inquire at your nearest library. If your local library does not have the sheet music, they may be able to borrow it from another library.
Background information and history
There is a lot of background information and history about opera as an art form in general and about many different operas available online, for example, on Wikipedia.
Practically all opera houses in Finland and around the world have their own websites, which provide information about their programs and many details about the operas in their repertoire: the plot, events, characters and their performers, background information about the opera, as well as excerpts and scenes from the opera or a complete performance online.
On the Metropolitan Opera's website, you can find not only the program and related information but also a podcast featuring interviews with opera singers. The Metropolitan Opera offers a "Met Opera on Demand" service, where you can order performances to watch online. The service is paid, but there is a free 7-day trial period.
The largest opera houses around the world have various (often paid) streaming services, allowing you to watch performances from the comfort of your own home.