This program is designed to inform and entertain newcomers to opera as well as opera enthusiasts. See and hear a selection of world famous compositions created by Jewish composers and librettists and experience Jewish artists and other great past and present opera stars performing in a variety of works. Learn about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s and Giuseppe Verdi’s “Jewish Operas” in addition to works by Jacques Offenbach, Giacomo Meyerbeer and others. With operas unmatched beauty, genius and power enhancing the stories of these compositions you will see vivid characters live on in words and music in this most emotional art form. No previous knowledge of opera is required although a desire to learn how opera treats all human emotions in different ways may be helpful. Featured artists include: Placido Domingo, Natalie Dessay, James Levine, Anna Netrebko, Luciano Pavarotti, Jan Peerce, Roberta Peters, Neil Shicoff, Beverly Sills, Rise Stevens, Richard Tucker and Leonard Warren.