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Major References
Musical Quotes and Anecdotes : Pocket Companion
"Whenever I go to an opera, I leave my sense and reason at the door with my half guinea, and deliver myself up to my eyes and my ears." Lord Chesterfield, in a letter to his son, 23 January 1752. Find this, and other interesting quotes in Robert Giddings' pocket companion containing a personal selection of over 500 musical quotations.
Kobbe's Complete Opera Book
'I know of no single-volume operatic guide that can possibly compare with Kobbe ... it is indispensable' Bernard Levin.
The New Grove Dictionary of Opera
An excellent opera dictionary from the Grove family of music dictionaries which provides information on the history and plots of operas, and their composers.
A Dictionary of Opera and Song Themes
Compiled by Harold Barlow and Sam Morgenstern, this invaluable reference book will assist you to trace cantatas, oratorios, lieder and art songs.
Directories
Opera Companies and Houses of the United States: a Comprehensive, Illustrated Reference
From Mobile Opera in Alabama to Skylight Opera Theater in Wisconsin, this directory contains a listing of American opera companies and houses by state. Each entry contains a description of the company or house including it's history, staff, repertory, address and box office information.
Journals
Opera Opera
An Australian opera and musical theatre serial in a newspaper format. The newspaper features general articles, 'opera on air', an opera calendar for Australia and New Zealand, reviews of operas and discs, and an opera crossword puzzle.
Opera
A small opera journal founded by the Earl of Harewood. The journal includes letters, editorial, articles on singers and opera companies from around the world, compact disc and book reviews, coming events and obituaries.
Opera News
A glossy opera journal published by the Metropolitan Opera Guild in the USA. The magazine has excellent photographs and interesting articles on opera composers, singers and the history of different operas, as well as reviews of operas and recordings.
Awards
Australian Singing Competition
"You need more than just a pretty voice to get to the last round of the ASC". An annual award for operatic and classical singers. All entrants must be either an Australian or New Zealand citizen. Classical singers must be under the age of 26 and operatic singers must be under the age of 35. The Mathy and Opera Awards total $100,000.
Australian Performing Arts Directory : APAD
An excellent listing of awards and scholarships for performing artists including a section for opera singers under Funding Sources.
Education
Online Opera Learning Center
A long distance learning course for opera lovers. All information is transferred from instructor to students via e-mail.
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
The Queensland Conservatorium at Griffith University in Brisbane offers courses on opera and vocal studies.
Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney
A three year Diploma of Opera is offered at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney. Entry is by audition together with other selection criteria including the student's potential for further development.
Victorian College of the Arts, School of Music
Two graduate diplomas in opera, voice and repetiteur, are available at the Victorian College of Arts, an affiliate of the University of Melbourne. The courses are designed to foster the development of independent opera singers.
International Directory of Music Education
Published in Western Australia by the Callaway International Resource Centre for Music Education, this three volume set provides details of music programs at universities, colleges and schools in over 120 countries. Special emphasis is given to Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Music education qualifications are listed for each body.
Festivals
Coordinated Opera Resource Pages
An excellent listing of opera festivals and opera houses searchable by city, company name or region/country. Also includes links to web sites.
Interest/Support Groups
Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Western Australia
Looking to join? The Gilbert and Sullivan Society provides a training ground and public exposure to aspiring actors and singers. The society fosters and performs works of Gilbert and Sullivan.
Professional Associations
West Australian Opera
Western Australia's premier opera company.
Net Links
Opera links
An excellent list of web sites covering a wide variety of opera related topics ranging from opera companies and houses to festivals and singers.