Discover who seeks to end the eternal life of Rimsky-Korsakov's ogre of the title, and by what unusual means.

Learn about the woman from Arles, around whom the action takes place in Francesco Cilea's 1897 three act opera.

An opinionated, gossip-mongering poet's prattling about the popularity of love in Paris propels the plot in Puccini's opera.

Taking pains to prevent a bigamous union between an already-married countess and an unaware prince propels the plot of Soliva's opera.

Follow the tale of the traveling juggler who is persuaded to enter the monastic life in Massenet's work. Find out who appreciates his talent.

Summary of Giacomo Meyerbeer's 1849 opera based on the historical Jean of Leyden, who was the king of Munster. Link to reviews and audio samples.

Massenet took a tale from the Mahabharata as his inspiration for this opera set in India about lovers and divine intervention.

Synopsis of Meyerbeer's 1836 opera set in 1572 concerning the strife between the French Protestant sect of the title and the Catholic majority.

Learn about the various men who offer to take care of the heroine of Donizetti's opera set in 1670 France.

Rival suitors for the title heroine's hand set the plot in motion for Verdi's opera set in 17th century Tyrol.