Consult the synopsis for Alfred Schnittke's 1995 work about adulterous lovers set in Naples from 1586 to 1590.

Read a synopsis accompanied by critical testimonials for John Corigliano's 1991 work, set in Marie Antoinette's private theater.

Detailed description of the plot of Puccini's opera concerning the aftermath of a wealthy Florentine aristocrat's death in 1299.

Find out how the heroine of the title is used as a bargaining chip to save Siena in Francesco Cilea's 1907 work.

Discover who on earth and elsewhere covets the shepherdess of the title of Massenet's work set in 14th century France.

Discover the differences in Massenet's version of the story of Herod, Herodias, Salome and John the Baptist.

Collaborative work aims to be the first original Internet opera. Read a story summary, meet the characters and see video clips from performances.

Comprehensive description of Verdi's opera concerning the exploits of bandits in 18th century Germany.

Read a detailed synopsis about a spurned woman's revenge on her innocent rival in Mercadante's work set in 14th century Sicily.

Learn about the legendary city of the title and its ability to do a disappearing act when under attack in this summary of Rimsky-Korsakov's work.