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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Stories From The Operas</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-from-the-operas--6841224</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7738</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Buffalo Bill from Prairie to Palace-John M. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7115</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crystal Pointers-Frank W. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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The enduring nature of these narratives lies in their ability to connect generations through shared lessons and cultural heritage. Listening to these folk tales not only enriches our understanding of Korean traditions but also highlights universal themes that continue to inspire and teach us about life and relationships.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73679629</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:09:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73679629/korean_folk_tales_im_bang_yi_riuk.mp3" length="155356405" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Korean Folk Tales-Im Bang, Yi Riuk" offers a captivating glimpse into the rich tapestry of Korean folklore, weaving together timeless stories that reflect the wisdom and values of the culture. 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Listening to these folk tales not only enriches our understanding of Korean traditions but also highlights universal themes that continue to inspire and teach us about life and relationships.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>19400</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles-Pádraic Colum</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/golden-fleece-and-the-heroes-who-lived-before-achilles-padraic-colum--73643637</link><description><![CDATA["Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles" by Pádraic Colum invites listeners into the rich tapestry of ancient Greek mythology, exploring the legendary quest for the Golden Fleece and the heroic figures who paved the way for future legends. This timeless narrative captures the essence of bravery, adventure, and the complexities of human nature, resonating with themes of ambition and the pursuit of glory that remain relevant today. Colum's lyrical storytelling brings these ancient tales to life, reminding us of the enduring power of myth to inspire and connect generations. Dive into this captivating audiobook that celebrates the heroes of yore and their lasting impact on our understanding of courage and destiny.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73643637</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:24:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73643637/golden_fleece_and_the_heroes_who_lived_before_achilles_pa_draic_colum.mp3" length="217905543" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles" by Pádraic Colum invites listeners into the rich tapestry of ancient Greek mythology, exploring the legendary quest for the Golden Fleece and the heroic figures who paved the way for future...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles" by Pádraic Colum invites listeners into the rich tapestry of ancient Greek mythology, exploring the legendary quest for the Golden Fleece and the heroic figures who paved the way for future legends. This timeless narrative captures the essence of bravery, adventure, and the complexities of human nature, resonating with themes of ambition and the pursuit of glory that remain relevant today. Colum's lyrical storytelling brings these ancient tales to life, reminding us of the enduring power of myth to inspire and connect generations. 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With its rich narrative and moral lessons, this audiobook invites listeners to reflect on the values that shape our world, making it a compelling experience for anyone seeking inspiration from the past.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>15502</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Confessions of a Book-Lover-E. Walter Walters</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/confessions-of-a-book-lover-e-walter-walters--73501933</link><description><![CDATA["Confessions of a Book-Lover" by E. Walter Walters invites listeners into the intimate world of a passionate reader who shares his deep affection for literature. This audiobook explores the transformative power of books and the profound impact they have on our lives, making it a timeless reflection on the joys and challenges of being a bibliophile. As the narrative unfolds, it resonates with anyone who has ever found solace or inspiration in the written word. With themes of love for literature that transcend generations, this work is a celebration of the enduring bond between readers and their books, reminding us of the importance of storytelling in our lives today.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73501933</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:37:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73501933/confessions_of_a_book_lover_e_walter_walters.mp3" length="59977677" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Confessions of a Book-Lover" by E. Walter Walters invites listeners into the intimate world of a passionate reader who shares his deep affection for literature. This audiobook explores the transformative power of books and the profound impact they...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Confessions of a Book-Lover" by E. Walter Walters invites listeners into the intimate world of a passionate reader who shares his deep affection for literature. This audiobook explores the transformative power of books and the profound impact they have on our lives, making it a timeless reflection on the joys and challenges of being a bibliophile. As the narrative unfolds, it resonates with anyone who has ever found solace or inspiration in the written word. With themes of love for literature that transcend generations, this work is a celebration of the enduring bond between readers and their books, reminding us of the importance of storytelling in our lives today.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7490</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>055 - Short Biographies of the Composers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/055-short-biographies-of-the-composers--69316228</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316228</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316228/055_short_biographies_of_the_composers.mp3" length="25779167" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e321776c-7d9d-451e-8f11-62570dee4ea7/e321776c-7d9d-451e-8f11-62570dee4ea7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e321776c-7d9d-451e-8f11-62570dee4ea7/e321776c-7d9d-451e-8f11-62570dee4ea7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e321776c-7d9d-451e-8f11-62570dee4ea7/e321776c-7d9d-451e-8f11-62570dee4ea7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3219</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>054 - WOLF-FERRARI The Jewels of the Madonna</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/054-wolf-ferrari-the-jewels-of-the-madonna--69316226</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316226</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316226/054_wolf_ferrari_the_jewels_of_the_madonna.mp3" length="13731586" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/460430b9-88fd-477c-94b0-d2783ccc4092/460430b9-88fd-477c-94b0-d2783ccc4092.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/460430b9-88fd-477c-94b0-d2783ccc4092/460430b9-88fd-477c-94b0-d2783ccc4092.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/460430b9-88fd-477c-94b0-d2783ccc4092/460430b9-88fd-477c-94b0-d2783ccc4092.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1715</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>053 - WALTERSHAUSEN Colonel Chabert Oberst Chabert</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/053-waltershausen-colonel-chabert-oberst-chabert--69316221</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316221</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316221/053_waltershausen_colonel_chabert_oberst_chabert.mp3" length="9091582" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fe3b0d82-f22e-4167-b293-c30ff7da597e/fe3b0d82-f22e-4167-b293-c30ff7da597e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fe3b0d82-f22e-4167-b293-c30ff7da597e/fe3b0d82-f22e-4167-b293-c30ff7da597e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fe3b0d82-f22e-4167-b293-c30ff7da597e/fe3b0d82-f22e-4167-b293-c30ff7da597e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1136</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>052 - WALLACE Lurline</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/052-wallace-lurline--69316218</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316218</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316218/052_wallace_lurline.mp3" length="3922082" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/57ad0e03-96bf-4cb0-a7e1-4de76e3d5698/57ad0e03-96bf-4cb0-a7e1-4de76e3d5698.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/57ad0e03-96bf-4cb0-a7e1-4de76e3d5698/57ad0e03-96bf-4cb0-a7e1-4de76e3d5698.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/57ad0e03-96bf-4cb0-a7e1-4de76e3d5698/57ad0e03-96bf-4cb0-a7e1-4de76e3d5698.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>490</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>051 - WALLACE Maritana</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/051-wallace-maritana--69316216</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316216</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316216/051_wallace_maritana.mp3" length="11139509" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5d9db3d5-6deb-4653-aa89-07e547d3267d/5d9db3d5-6deb-4653-aa89-07e547d3267d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5d9db3d5-6deb-4653-aa89-07e547d3267d/5d9db3d5-6deb-4653-aa89-07e547d3267d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5d9db3d5-6deb-4653-aa89-07e547d3267d/5d9db3d5-6deb-4653-aa89-07e547d3267d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1391</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>050 - WAGNER Parsifal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/050-wagner-parsifal--69316215</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316215</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316215/050_wagner_parsifal.mp3" length="13542665" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f1ddfb04-021c-425d-aeab-e8e577c33426/f1ddfb04-021c-425d-aeab-e8e577c33426.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f1ddfb04-021c-425d-aeab-e8e577c33426/f1ddfb04-021c-425d-aeab-e8e577c33426.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f1ddfb04-021c-425d-aeab-e8e577c33426/f1ddfb04-021c-425d-aeab-e8e577c33426.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1691</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>049 - WAGNER Part IV The Twilight of the Gods Die Gotterdammerung</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/049-wagner-part-iv-the-twilight-of-the-gods-die-gotterdammerung--69316214</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316214</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316214/049_wagner_part_iv_the_twilight_of_the_gods_die_gotterdammerung.mp3" length="6970843" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bbf3772b-3c73-4bec-8377-cc0b20a03763/bbf3772b-3c73-4bec-8377-cc0b20a03763.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bbf3772b-3c73-4bec-8377-cc0b20a03763/bbf3772b-3c73-4bec-8377-cc0b20a03763.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bbf3772b-3c73-4bec-8377-cc0b20a03763/bbf3772b-3c73-4bec-8377-cc0b20a03763.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>871</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>048 - WAGNER Part III Siegfried</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/048-wagner-part-iii-siegfried--69316213</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316213</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316213/048_wagner_part_iii_siegfried.mp3" length="6570419" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/53c9cc5d-c41f-4354-89dd-72d1c6f0624c/53c9cc5d-c41f-4354-89dd-72d1c6f0624c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/53c9cc5d-c41f-4354-89dd-72d1c6f0624c/53c9cc5d-c41f-4354-89dd-72d1c6f0624c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/53c9cc5d-c41f-4354-89dd-72d1c6f0624c/53c9cc5d-c41f-4354-89dd-72d1c6f0624c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>821</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>047 - WAGNER Part II The Valkyrie Die Walkure</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/047-wagner-part-ii-the-valkyrie-die-walkure--69316212</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316212</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316212/047_wagner_part_ii_the_valkyrie_die_walkure.mp3" length="7706330" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3c197d01-97df-43e0-8c45-fdec93ba6e07/3c197d01-97df-43e0-8c45-fdec93ba6e07.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3c197d01-97df-43e0-8c45-fdec93ba6e07/3c197d01-97df-43e0-8c45-fdec93ba6e07.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3c197d01-97df-43e0-8c45-fdec93ba6e07/3c197d01-97df-43e0-8c45-fdec93ba6e07.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>963</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>046 - WAGNER The Nibulungs Ring Der Ring der Nibelungen Part I The Rhinegold Das Rheingold</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/046-wagner-the-nibulungs-ring-der-ring-der-nibelungen-part-i-the-rhinegold-das-rheingold--69316211</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316211</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316211/046_wagner_the_nibulungs_ring_der_ring_der_nibelungen_part_i_the_rhinegold_das_rheingold.mp3" length="4622731" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1f0a601a-353c-4b11-8dce-d2f8b68880d8/1f0a601a-353c-4b11-8dce-d2f8b68880d8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1f0a601a-353c-4b11-8dce-d2f8b68880d8/1f0a601a-353c-4b11-8dce-d2f8b68880d8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1f0a601a-353c-4b11-8dce-d2f8b68880d8/1f0a601a-353c-4b11-8dce-d2f8b68880d8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>578</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>045 - WAGNER The Mastersingers of Nuremberg Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/045-wagner-the-mastersingers-of-nuremberg-die-meistersinger-von-nurnberg--69316209</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316209</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:00:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316209/045_wagner_the_mastersingers_of_nuremberg_die_meistersinger_von_nurnberg.mp3" length="12559743" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/10e39060-24b9-4ab2-8cc5-5a7a02aac000/10e39060-24b9-4ab2-8cc5-5a7a02aac000.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/10e39060-24b9-4ab2-8cc5-5a7a02aac000/10e39060-24b9-4ab2-8cc5-5a7a02aac000.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/10e39060-24b9-4ab2-8cc5-5a7a02aac000/10e39060-24b9-4ab2-8cc5-5a7a02aac000.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1569</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>044 - WAGNER Tristan and Isolda</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/044-wagner-tristan-and-isolda--69316208</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316208</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316208/044_wagner_tristan_and_isolda.mp3" length="8648708" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e1ea7f8a-45bb-4d08-a76f-df28ce72a0d1/e1ea7f8a-45bb-4d08-a76f-df28ce72a0d1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e1ea7f8a-45bb-4d08-a76f-df28ce72a0d1/e1ea7f8a-45bb-4d08-a76f-df28ce72a0d1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e1ea7f8a-45bb-4d08-a76f-df28ce72a0d1/e1ea7f8a-45bb-4d08-a76f-df28ce72a0d1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1080</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>043 - WAGNER Lohengrin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/043-wagner-lohengrin--69316207</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316207</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316207/043_wagner_lohengrin.mp3" length="10394379" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c5bccfc3-cc1c-41b7-8d87-f1f6002f073b/c5bccfc3-cc1c-41b7-8d87-f1f6002f073b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c5bccfc3-cc1c-41b7-8d87-f1f6002f073b/c5bccfc3-cc1c-41b7-8d87-f1f6002f073b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c5bccfc3-cc1c-41b7-8d87-f1f6002f073b/c5bccfc3-cc1c-41b7-8d87-f1f6002f073b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1298</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>042 - WAGNER Tannhauser</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/042-wagner-tannhauser--69316205</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316205</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316205/042_wagner_tannhauser.mp3" length="11792178" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/df4cf887-80ca-43be-b569-9d9eb2da55a8/df4cf887-80ca-43be-b569-9d9eb2da55a8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/df4cf887-80ca-43be-b569-9d9eb2da55a8/df4cf887-80ca-43be-b569-9d9eb2da55a8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/df4cf887-80ca-43be-b569-9d9eb2da55a8/df4cf887-80ca-43be-b569-9d9eb2da55a8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1473</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>041 - WAGNER The Flying Dutchman Der Fliegende Hollander</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/041-wagner-the-flying-dutchman-der-fliegende-hollander--69316203</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316203</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316203/041_wagner_the_flying_dutchman_der_fliegende_hollander.mp3" length="7409712" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/041786ba-091a-4266-9b78-7c1409816dba/041786ba-091a-4266-9b78-7c1409816dba.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/041786ba-091a-4266-9b78-7c1409816dba/041786ba-091a-4266-9b78-7c1409816dba.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/041786ba-091a-4266-9b78-7c1409816dba/041786ba-091a-4266-9b78-7c1409816dba.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>926</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>040 - VERDI Othello</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/040-verdi-othello--69316202</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316202</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316202/040_verdi_othello.mp3" length="8493270" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/48986a3f-85c6-4a2b-85ca-5035da4ece65/48986a3f-85c6-4a2b-85ca-5035da4ece65.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/48986a3f-85c6-4a2b-85ca-5035da4ece65/48986a3f-85c6-4a2b-85ca-5035da4ece65.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/48986a3f-85c6-4a2b-85ca-5035da4ece65/48986a3f-85c6-4a2b-85ca-5035da4ece65.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1061</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>039 - VERDI Aida</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/039-verdi-aida--69316200</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316200</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316200/039_verdi_aida.mp3" length="13503542" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a1fb619a-ed06-41bd-a3a4-b040d181b820/a1fb619a-ed06-41bd-a3a4-b040d181b820.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a1fb619a-ed06-41bd-a3a4-b040d181b820/a1fb619a-ed06-41bd-a3a4-b040d181b820.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a1fb619a-ed06-41bd-a3a4-b040d181b820/a1fb619a-ed06-41bd-a3a4-b040d181b820.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1687</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>038 - VERDI The Masked Ball Un Ballo in Maschera</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/038-verdi-the-masked-ball-un-ballo-in-maschera--69316194</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316194</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316194/038_verdi_the_masked_ball_un_ballo_in_maschera.mp3" length="7423508" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59af4969-c846-455c-8f7c-97480551c51f/59af4969-c846-455c-8f7c-97480551c51f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59af4969-c846-455c-8f7c-97480551c51f/59af4969-c846-455c-8f7c-97480551c51f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59af4969-c846-455c-8f7c-97480551c51f/59af4969-c846-455c-8f7c-97480551c51f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>927</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>037 - VERDI La Traviata</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/037-verdi-la-traviata--69316193</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316193</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316193/037_verdi_la_traviata.mp3" length="10794767" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a1fb4877-023a-402d-ba44-1d458156c789/a1fb4877-023a-402d-ba44-1d458156c789.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a1fb4877-023a-402d-ba44-1d458156c789/a1fb4877-023a-402d-ba44-1d458156c789.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a1fb4877-023a-402d-ba44-1d458156c789/a1fb4877-023a-402d-ba44-1d458156c789.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1348</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>036 - VERDI Il Trovatore or the Gipsys Vengeance</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/036-verdi-il-trovatore-or-the-gipsys-vengeance--69316190</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316190</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316190/036_verdi_il_trovatore_or_the_gipsys_vengeance.mp3" length="13094196" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49beecc1-e439-4b3b-aa51-b13296db9e2c/49beecc1-e439-4b3b-aa51-b13296db9e2c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49beecc1-e439-4b3b-aa51-b13296db9e2c/49beecc1-e439-4b3b-aa51-b13296db9e2c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49beecc1-e439-4b3b-aa51-b13296db9e2c/49beecc1-e439-4b3b-aa51-b13296db9e2c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1635</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>035 - VERDI Rigoletto</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/035-verdi-rigoletto--69316189</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316189</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316189/035_verdi_rigoletto.mp3" length="9457213" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5d4f64b8-f4c3-4bd2-9330-e7a6c31023d9/5d4f64b8-f4c3-4bd2-9330-e7a6c31023d9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5d4f64b8-f4c3-4bd2-9330-e7a6c31023d9/5d4f64b8-f4c3-4bd2-9330-e7a6c31023d9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5d4f64b8-f4c3-4bd2-9330-e7a6c31023d9/5d4f64b8-f4c3-4bd2-9330-e7a6c31023d9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1181</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>034 - VERDI Ernani</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/034-verdi-ernani--69316187</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316187</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316187/034_verdi_ernani.mp3" length="10094399" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/405b316c-19ab-4063-b8ac-4fe2088cbb84/405b316c-19ab-4063-b8ac-4fe2088cbb84.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/405b316c-19ab-4063-b8ac-4fe2088cbb84/405b316c-19ab-4063-b8ac-4fe2088cbb84.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/405b316c-19ab-4063-b8ac-4fe2088cbb84/405b316c-19ab-4063-b8ac-4fe2088cbb84.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1261</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>033 - TSCHAIKOVSKY Eugine Onegin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/033-tschaikovsky-eugine-onegin--69316185</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316185</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316185/033_tschaikovsky_eugine_onegin.mp3" length="12720357" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b67a5a06-a687-411a-92d5-b7ff502c5570/b67a5a06-a687-411a-92d5-b7ff502c5570.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b67a5a06-a687-411a-92d5-b7ff502c5570/b67a5a06-a687-411a-92d5-b7ff502c5570.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b67a5a06-a687-411a-92d5-b7ff502c5570/b67a5a06-a687-411a-92d5-b7ff502c5570.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1589</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>032 - THOMAS Mignon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/032-thomas-mignon--69316181</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316181</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316181/032_thomas_mignon.mp3" length="10676359" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/713d1f8e-08e2-4bc3-a8c4-1b741a745b4e/713d1f8e-08e2-4bc3-a8c4-1b741a745b4e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/713d1f8e-08e2-4bc3-a8c4-1b741a745b4e/713d1f8e-08e2-4bc3-a8c4-1b741a745b4e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/713d1f8e-08e2-4bc3-a8c4-1b741a745b4e/713d1f8e-08e2-4bc3-a8c4-1b741a745b4e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1334</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>031 - STRAUSS Elektra</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/031-strauss-elektra--69316180</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316180</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316180/031_strauss_elektra.mp3" length="6386952" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2c9b4d6d-b84f-4b1e-a3e1-ce85f3b005e2/2c9b4d6d-b84f-4b1e-a3e1-ce85f3b005e2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2c9b4d6d-b84f-4b1e-a3e1-ce85f3b005e2/2c9b4d6d-b84f-4b1e-a3e1-ce85f3b005e2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2c9b4d6d-b84f-4b1e-a3e1-ce85f3b005e2/2c9b4d6d-b84f-4b1e-a3e1-ce85f3b005e2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>798</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>030 - STRAUSS Der Rosenkavalier The Rose-Bearer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/030-strauss-der-rosenkavalier-the-rose-bearer--69316176</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316176</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316176/030_strauss_der_rosenkavalier_the_rose_bearer.mp3" length="11899518" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/db410317-c57a-446d-a02c-1197d4abfe1b/db410317-c57a-446d-a02c-1197d4abfe1b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/db410317-c57a-446d-a02c-1197d4abfe1b/db410317-c57a-446d-a02c-1197d4abfe1b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/db410317-c57a-446d-a02c-1197d4abfe1b/db410317-c57a-446d-a02c-1197d4abfe1b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1486</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>029 - ROSSINI The Barber of Seville Il Barbier di Seviglia</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/029-rossini-the-barber-of-seville-il-barbier-di-seviglia--69316173</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316173</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:00:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316173/029_rossini_the_barber_of_seville_il_barbier_di_seviglia.mp3" length="6831307" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4f345efd-cf7f-4aa5-bfbd-bb1cc7677a61/4f345efd-cf7f-4aa5-bfbd-bb1cc7677a61.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4f345efd-cf7f-4aa5-bfbd-bb1cc7677a61/4f345efd-cf7f-4aa5-bfbd-bb1cc7677a61.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4f345efd-cf7f-4aa5-bfbd-bb1cc7677a61/4f345efd-cf7f-4aa5-bfbd-bb1cc7677a61.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>853</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>028 - PUCCINI Madam Butterfly</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/028-puccini-madam-butterfly--69316172</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316172</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316172/028_puccini_madam_butterfly.mp3" length="14411853" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cb1bc72c-0a73-457c-b57f-d07698915c2e/cb1bc72c-0a73-457c-b57f-d07698915c2e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cb1bc72c-0a73-457c-b57f-d07698915c2e/cb1bc72c-0a73-457c-b57f-d07698915c2e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cb1bc72c-0a73-457c-b57f-d07698915c2e/cb1bc72c-0a73-457c-b57f-d07698915c2e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1800</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>027 - PUCCINI La Boheme</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/027-puccini-la-boheme--69316169</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316169</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:21:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316169/027_puccini_la_boheme.mp3" length="18023695" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e758449f-6565-4eb0-ad45-99f121f42486/e758449f-6565-4eb0-ad45-99f121f42486.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e758449f-6565-4eb0-ad45-99f121f42486/e758449f-6565-4eb0-ad45-99f121f42486.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e758449f-6565-4eb0-ad45-99f121f42486/e758449f-6565-4eb0-ad45-99f121f42486.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2251</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>026 - PUCCINI Manon Lescaut</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/026-puccini-manon-lescaut--69316167</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316167</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:20:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316167/026_puccini_manon_lescaut.mp3" length="6970594" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/88383e8f-8445-42f6-8efa-414cb6b57952/88383e8f-8445-42f6-8efa-414cb6b57952.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/88383e8f-8445-42f6-8efa-414cb6b57952/88383e8f-8445-42f6-8efa-414cb6b57952.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/88383e8f-8445-42f6-8efa-414cb6b57952/88383e8f-8445-42f6-8efa-414cb6b57952.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>871</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>025 - OFFENBACH The Tales of Hoffman Les Contes dHoffmann</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/025-offenbach-the-tales-of-hoffman-les-contes-dhoffmann--69316165</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316165</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:20:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316165/025_offenbach_the_tales_of_hoffman_les_contes_dhoffmann.mp3" length="8095018" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/09d3db52-e5b2-42d0-a042-6f51392039f2/09d3db52-e5b2-42d0-a042-6f51392039f2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/09d3db52-e5b2-42d0-a042-6f51392039f2/09d3db52-e5b2-42d0-a042-6f51392039f2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/09d3db52-e5b2-42d0-a042-6f51392039f2/09d3db52-e5b2-42d0-a042-6f51392039f2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1011</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>024 - NICOLAI The Merry Wives of Windsor</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/024-nicolai-the-merry-wives-of-windsor--69316164</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316164</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:20:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316164/024_nicolai_the_merry_wives_of_windsor.mp3" length="9781055" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/10f49b49-9e35-4fee-94c7-e61c2671dd55/10f49b49-9e35-4fee-94c7-e61c2671dd55.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/10f49b49-9e35-4fee-94c7-e61c2671dd55/10f49b49-9e35-4fee-94c7-e61c2671dd55.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/10f49b49-9e35-4fee-94c7-e61c2671dd55/10f49b49-9e35-4fee-94c7-e61c2671dd55.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1222</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>023 - MOZART Don Juan Don Giovanni</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-mozart-don-juan-don-giovanni--69316163</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316163</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:20:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316163/023_mozart_don_juan_don_giovanni.mp3" length="12323111" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/27401dec-c0cc-43f0-8362-6aeb746d742d/27401dec-c0cc-43f0-8362-6aeb746d742d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/27401dec-c0cc-43f0-8362-6aeb746d742d/27401dec-c0cc-43f0-8362-6aeb746d742d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/27401dec-c0cc-43f0-8362-6aeb746d742d/27401dec-c0cc-43f0-8362-6aeb746d742d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1539</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>022 - MOZART The Marriage of Figaro Le Nozze di Figaro</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-mozart-the-marriage-of-figaro-le-nozze-di-figaro--69316162</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316162</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:20:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316162/022_mozart_the_marriage_of_figaro_le_nozze_di_figaro.mp3" length="10591258" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9e008f53-15d2-4712-a190-cde4e9b61231/9e008f53-15d2-4712-a190-cde4e9b61231.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9e008f53-15d2-4712-a190-cde4e9b61231/9e008f53-15d2-4712-a190-cde4e9b61231.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9e008f53-15d2-4712-a190-cde4e9b61231/9e008f53-15d2-4712-a190-cde4e9b61231.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1323</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>021 - MEYERBEER Star of the North LEtoile du Nord</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-meyerbeer-star-of-the-north-letoile-du-nord--69316161</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316161</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:20:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316161/021_meyerbeer_star_of_the_north_letoile_du_nord.mp3" length="12401994" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dda16495-77eb-460b-ae16-1342c877e3d7/dda16495-77eb-460b-ae16-1342c877e3d7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dda16495-77eb-460b-ae16-1342c877e3d7/dda16495-77eb-460b-ae16-1342c877e3d7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dda16495-77eb-460b-ae16-1342c877e3d7/dda16495-77eb-460b-ae16-1342c877e3d7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1549</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>020 - MEYERBEER The Huguenots Les Huguenots</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-meyerbeer-the-huguenots-les-huguenots--69316160</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316160</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:20:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316160/020_meyerbeer_the_huguenots_les_huguenots.mp3" length="11117776" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/96736013-f40c-45d3-b89f-0a93a53f1a48/96736013-f40c-45d3-b89f-0a93a53f1a48.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/96736013-f40c-45d3-b89f-0a93a53f1a48/96736013-f40c-45d3-b89f-0a93a53f1a48.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/96736013-f40c-45d3-b89f-0a93a53f1a48/96736013-f40c-45d3-b89f-0a93a53f1a48.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1389</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>019 - MEYERBEER Robert the Devil Robert le Diable</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-meyerbeer-robert-the-devil-robert-le-diable--69316159</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316159</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:19:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316159/019_meyerbeer_robert_the_devil_robert_le_diable.mp3" length="9135092" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1141</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>018 - MASCAGNI Cavalleria Rusticana Rustic Chivalry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-mascagni-cavalleria-rusticana-rustic-chivalry--69316158</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>946</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>017 - LEONCAVALLO I Pagliacci The Mountebanks</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-leoncavallo-i-pagliacci-the-mountebanks--69316157</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316157</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:19:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316157/017_leoncavallo_i_pagliacci_the_mountebanks.mp3" length="7546928" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>943</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,culture,drama,libretto,literature,music,narrative,opera,performance,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c855d924a54ff37e26392c1261e487.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>016 - HUMPERDINCK Die Konigskinder The Kingly Children</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-humperdinck-die-konigskinder-the-kingly-children--69316156</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. The three original volumes have been meticulously revised and restructured for enhanced clarity and reference. - Summary by Gladys Davidson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316156</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:19:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316156/016_humperdinck_die_konigskinder_the_kingly_children.mp3" length="11635320" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gladys Davidson</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the enthusiastic response to my previous three series of Stories from the Operas, I am thrilled to present this newly compiled volume, which not only brings together those original tales but also introduces additional stories from the latest and most beloved operas that have recently graced the stages in England. This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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This collection aims to distill the essence of each libretto into engaging short stories that are both easy to read and enjoyable. I hope this comprehensive volume will captivate not only opera enthusiasts but also anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. 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