LibrettoArchive Opera Libretti • Translations • History

Opera Libretti, Translations, and Opera History

Explore opera libretti, composer biographies, historical milestones, and professionally formatted side-by-side translations.

A curated guide to the world’s most important operas, composers, and libretto traditions.

Browse Opera Database Paperback Libretti
Latest paperback in DM’s Opera Series
Götterdämmerung: German–English Side-by-Side Opera Libretto
Götterdämmerung: German–English Side-by-Side Opera Libretto
The final chapter of Wagner’s Ring — now in a precise German–English side-by-side format.
Amazon $14.99

Featured now

All posts
The Magic Flute: German–English Side-by-Side Libretto With Translation
May 19, 2026
Revised Edition
Tannhäuser: German–English Side-by-Side Libretto
May 16, 2026
New paperback and updated Side-by-side online translation libretto

Composers

All
Victor Massé Victor Massé (1822–1884) Richard Wagner Richard Wagner (1813–1883) Georges Bizet Georges Bizet (1838–1875) Charles Gounod Charles Gounod (1818–1893) Pietro Mascagni Pietro Mascagni (1863–1945)

Operas

All

Today in Opera History — May 22

All
1811
Birth of Giulia Grisi, Italian soprano renowned for her performances in operas by Bellini and Donizetti.
Source
1813
Richard Wagner, composer of "Der Ring des Nibelungen", "Tristan und Isolde", "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg", and "Parsifal", was born.
Source
1872
The foundation stone of the Bayreuth Festspielhaus was laid; Wagner conducted Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at the Margravial Opera House for the occasion.
Source
1879
Birth of Jean Cras, French composer and naval officer known for his opera 'Polyphème'.
Source
1925
James King, American heldentenor associated especially with Wagner and Strauss roles, was born.
Source
See more