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Opera & Operetta: A Guide to Research and Resources: Performance Practice and Organizations

Locate online and print resources, including key databases, catalogs, and websites about Opera.

General Sites

Center for Italian Opera Studies (CIAO)
Based at the University of Chicago.
OPERA America
The association provides members with an array of publications and online resources, regional workshops, an annual conference and network-specific services.

Individuals or Performance Ensembles

Library of Congress Classifications for Performers

United States Opera Houses

US Opera Summer Festivals

International Opera Houses