# Famous Operas

> A comprehensive guide to 110 famous operas, composers, and their history. (iPhone/iPad app by Hon Fai Yiu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/famous-operas/id1207596905 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hon Fai Yiu](https://appshunter.io/developer/498484006)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 10.2 · 78 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-02-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/famous-operas/id1207596905/reviews.md

## What is Famous Operas?

Famous operas touches everyone's heart! If you are an opera lover, music student studying opera, or just a beginner try to understand opera, this app is just for you.
Famous Operas introduces 110 famous operas composed by 48 composers. Each opera has a stage photo, year of composition and premiere. A detail description of each opera from Wikipedia, a full opera video and two excerpt videos from youtube. Wikipedia and Youtube need internet connection, so the app is a 17+.
For your understanding, there is a synopsis of each opera telling the story. There is also a description of each composer, and details about what is opera.
Selection of operas from Baroque to 20th century.
Opera composers includes Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, Donizetti and many more.
Opera includes La Traviata, Der Ring des Nibelungen, Turandot, Lucia di Lammermoor and many more.
Regular length of each is about two hours, 110 operas give you 220 hours of entertainment!
The opera video are sung by the world famous singers, such as Pavarotti, Domingo, Callas, Sutherland etc. And they are staged in the world famous opera house, such as Royal Opera House, Vienna States Opera House, Metropolitan Opera House etc.

## Key features

- 110 famous operas
- 48 composers detailed
- Synopsis and stage photos
- Full opera and excerpt videos
- Opera history and composer bios
- Baroque to 20th-century selections


## Frequently asked questions about Famous Operas

### What is the age rating for Famous Operas?

Famous Operas has an age rating of 17+. This is due to the requirement for internet access to view Wikipedia and YouTube content.

### Does Famous Operas have ads?

Yes, Famous Operas contains advertisements. As it is a free application, ads are displayed to support its development and maintenance.

### What devices does Famous Operas support?

Famous Operas is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Famous Operas updated?

The latest version of Famous Operas is 1.2, last updated on November 27, 2017. The app was initially released on February 23, 2017.

### What composers are featured in Famous Operas?

Famous Operas features 48 composers, including renowned artists like Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, and Donizetti. The selection spans from the Baroque era to the 20th century.

### Can I watch full operas within Famous Operas?

Yes, Famous Operas provides links to full opera videos, often featuring world-famous singers and staged in renowned opera houses. Internet access is required to view these videos.

### What information is provided for each opera?

For each of the 110 operas, you will find a stage photo, the year of composition and premiere, a detailed description from Wikipedia, a synopsis of the story, and links to full opera videos and two excerpt videos.

### Is Famous Operas available for free?

Yes, Famous Operas is available for free. The app is supported by advertisements.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.2 — 2017-11-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Update for iOS 11 and iPhone X, bug fixed.

### 1.0 — 2017-02-22

No release notes.

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