Listening and viewing operas with historical plots may be a gratifying experience however they are frequently travesties of real history.

Join Richard Ferris as he hosts a program that explores historic events as seen through the eyes of famous opera composers (Bellini, Donizetti, Tchaikovsky, Verdi and others). Glorious music against backgrounds like: the French Revolution, Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, efforts to claim the English Throne, Joan of Arc’s efforts to repel foreign invaders from France, an assassination attempt on the King of Sweden, the War of 1812 and others.

No previous knowledge of opera or classical music is necessary as this program is designed to inform and entertain newcomers as well as enthusiasts. All that is required is the desire to learn more about how opera treats particular subjects in different ways. With operas unmatched language of beauty, genius and power enhancing these stories you will see and hear examples of devotion, heroism, sacrifice, love, honor and responsibility.