OFA 47 The Merry Widow artwork
OPERA FOR ALL -- Octavio Choy and Peter Shimkin

OFA 47 The Merry Widow

  • E47
  • 58:48
  • February 8th 2021

Franz Lehar: The Merry Widow. An operetta about a rich widow who wants to rekindle an old love affair with a handsome guards officer. After the usually bumps in the road, love conquers all against a background of some very familiar waltzes and the guardsman/s famous salute to all dancing girls at Maxim's cafe.

OPERA FOR ALL -- Octavio Choy and Peter Shimkin

Monday 9 pm & Wednesday 2 pm

Longtime friends and opera lovers Octavio Choy and Peter Shimkin want YOU to become an opera fan! In this introductory series, we will present the plots of popular operas along with their musical highlights. We will provide insight to help you appreciate singers and singing in general. You will also learn about the musical style of great composers. All you need to get started is love of the human voice and a great tune. ​