In this installment of ‘Opera Through the Ages,’ we enjoy the unadorned melodies and realistic stories of classical opera. In the 18th century, new philosophical and social movements began to appear ...

Opera is considered by many to be the ultimate art form. An eclectic combination of vocal and orchestral music, drama, and emotion, it certainly is the most complete and complex form of art there is.

Classical music has blessed us with timeless musical motifs, many of which have inspired later innovations — like the trill technique in heavy metal and groovy synth-pop beats. So many of the greatest ...