Edmonton Opera

The music drives the plot of The Merry Widow, and Lehár's ability to compose music in a brillant way is discussed, as well as the dancing — waltzes, can-cans and more — and the way he also incorporated folk tunes and lore with the "Vilja" song. View in iTunes.

A discussion with musicologist Stephan Bonfield about the complexity — and simplicity — of the plot of Mozart's The Magic Flute, as well as the composition and personality traits of the characters. View in iTunes.

This discussion about Johann Strauss' Die Fledermaus looks not only at the intricacies of the plot, but also discusses Strauss' legend as the Waltz King, the nuances of the music itself, and the complexity of the melodies. View in iTunes.