About Historic Opera

Historic Opera is an independent editorial and educational website about the history of opera and classical music, and about the antiques and collectibles that grew up around them, from gramophones and music boxes to vintage records. It explains who the composers and performers were, how works and instruments developed, and what to look for when you meet an old object.

What we cover

Our articles are grouped in three areas: Opera, Classical Music and Antiques & Collectibles. We aim to describe a work, a period or an object clearly, name the limits of what is known and point readers to the primary sources behind a claim.

Independence

This website is independent. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to any opera house, orchestra, record label, auction house, dealer or other organisation mentioned in its articles, and nothing here should be read as an official position of any of them. The operator does not sell items or services, take enquiries or registrations, or offer valuations. Information is general and educational; it is not valuation, investment or legal advice.

Corrections

If you find an error or a source we should look at, write to [email protected] and name the page concerned.