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Opera Items & Gifts
A few delightful items from local opera organizations and individuals
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Color Me Opera Coloring Book
Opera-tunities for creativity, entertainment and learning await with each page.
Formerly titled Manga and Mozart.
Now with newly enhanced artwork, mini-narratives,
and a playlist.
Join Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and more to experience a timeless artform still beloved worldwide. You’ll find newly enhanced artwork of historically accurate costumes, decorations and
mini narratives. A playlist of instrumental arias with brief explanations is also included, for a fun, interactive experience
in one little package.
From enchanted swans in Lohengrin to icy princesses in Turandot, and sumptuous casks of jewels in Faust, an abundance of engaging illustrations await, ready for you to bring to life with color. An uplifting, fresh way to unwind
after a busy day.
Science shows- “Coloring can relieve stress; it calms the mind, helping your body relax.”
Invite your family and friends to create new memories and awesome masterpieces, for ages 8 and up.
This book earned Opera Volunteers International’s Project of Special Merit Award for opera advocacy and education.
Operalicious Cookbook
The Operalicious Cookbook-
From Rossini's famed recipes to dramatic onstage dinners, opera has always been associated with food.
The Operalicious Cookbook has created
menus designed to immerse yourself in the food of opera.
Travel to Egypt with Aida to feast on Kofta and Fattoush, to Spain for Sangria and Paella with Carmen and the Southern US for Fried Chicken with Susanna.
Recreate the historical opera dishes of tenor, Enrique Caruso with his Naples Style Bucatini and Risotto from composer Giuseppe Verdi.
Enjoy Opera Singer’s Favorites with Classic Bread Pudding from soprano, Jacqueline Ornsby. Friulan Polenta from bass, Suzanne Fatta, Pasta e Fagioli from Salvatore Licitra, tenor, and Rueben Slaw from Jacqueline Quirk, soprano.
Also look for Opera Buffs Obsessions with
La Pizza Con Funghi from Seymour Barab. Opera Sweets including Opera Cake from Danielle DiStefano, soprano,Opera Blondies from Ruth Newman, Opera Fudge and Opera Cremes from Sylvia Volk.
We didn't forget After the Opera Treats and Opera Cocktails!
Also included: a synopsis of each opera to round out your gastronomic opera listening sessions!
Dr. Holly Bewlay, Soprano
HOLLY: Twenty-four Italian Songs and Arias
Featuring Holly Bewlay & Sarah Rhee.
A timeless collection of beloved arias and art songs from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Preview and Purchase via Amazon
Opera Crossword Puzzles
Howard Henry, frequent supernumerary for Buffalo Opera Unlimited, has created a book of 26 opera-themed crosswords for sale on consignment. Please contact him here or details.
