Opera originated in late 16th century Italy, influenced by Greek tragedies and quickly gained popularity among aristocracy and general public by the mid-17th century. Baroque culture combined elements of literature, visual art, and music to create opera. The text in opera is vital for storytelling,

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Explore the captivating tales of three powerful women from ancient epics - Queen Penthesilea, who fights Achilles in the Trojan War; Dido, the founder and Queen of Carthage whose tragic love story with Aeneas unfolds in the Aeneid; and Penelope, the clever wife of Odysseus who outwits suitors during

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