This unique radio show
was created during the rising popularity of operas and dramas in the 1940s
with an attempt to add high culture to American entertainment. The operas
were sensitively translated into English and were supplemented by strong
story dramas. The combination is quite successful and the show covered a
variety of operas such as Madame Butterfly, The Vagabond King,
The Merry Widow and many others. The show was 60 minutes long as
the creators prided themselves in utilizing the complete music and intended
plot for each opera.
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