This video offers a clear, accessible introduction to the world of opera: what it is, how it works, and why it matters. From voice types and staging to the roles of composers like Verdi, Mozart, and Wagner, it breaks down the key elements that define opera — and why it remains one of the richest forms of artistic expression. If you’ve ever been curious about opera but didn’t know where to start, this is for you. 0:00 Why no one watches opera anymore 1:05 What opera really is 2:48 Music, acting, and voice: the 3 pillars 4:15 Voice types explained (soprano, tenor, etc.) 6:22 What composers actually do 7:45 Verdi, Mozart, Wagner, and their approach to opera 9:55 Acting in opera 11:42 Two kinds of opera: tragedy and comedy 13:10 Why opera is still worth it — Links: Video of Tenors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERD4CbBDNI0&list=RDERD4CbBDNI0&start_radio=1 Video of Maria Callas: https://youtu.be/n6RMBJudQfY?si=u1WpHEzl4CF3c4Co — 📩 Subscribe to the free weekly newsletter on Substack: https://carlossuareztavernier.substack.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/carlossuareztavernier 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@carlos.suarez.tavernier 🖋️ Medium: https://medium.com/@csuareztavernier 🌐 Website with all articles & videos (100 articles challenge): https://carlossuareztavernier.com — #OperaExplained #WhatIsOpera #Opera101 #CarlosSuarezTavernier #ClassicalMusic #OperaForBeginners #VoiceTypes #Verdi #Mozart #Wagner #OperaSingers #100ArticlesChallenge #OperaAppreciation #WhyOperaMatters

📖 Dostoevsky – The Formation of a Man Before "Crime and Punishment", before "The Brothers Karamazov", there was a different Dostoevsky — not yet the writer, but the man. Shaped by hardship, exile, poverty, and deep conviction, this is the story of how he was formed. 00:00 The man before the writer 01:20 A strict and painful childhood 03:00 Military school and secret literary ambitions 04:35 Mikhail Dostoevsky: the silent support 06:00 First success: "Poor Folk" 07:15 The early fall: failure and criticism 08:30 The Siberian turning point 11:00 *House of the Dead* and the rebirth of voice 12:40 Writing under censorship 14:00 Europe and the disillusionment with the West 15:30 Nihilism, despair, and the Russian soul 17:00 Illness, loss, and the will to keep writing 18:20 The beginning of greatness This isn't a literary analysis — it's a portrait of a human being forged by suffering. — ✉️ Subscribe to the weekly newsletter (it's free): https://carlossuareztavernier.substack.com 📚 100 articles – 1 per week: https://www.carlossuareztavernier.com — 📱 Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlossuareztavernier TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carlos.suarez.tavernier Medium: https://medium.com/@csuareztavernier

📖 Cubism Explained. Cubism began with two artists — Picasso and Braque — who wanted to break the rules of painting. They challenged perspective, form, and space to show objects as they had never been seen before: from every angle at once. This video explores what Cubism really is, how it was created, and why it changed art forever. 00:00 What is Cubism? 01:30 Picasso and Braque: the beginning 03:00 Analytical Cubism explained 05:30 Synthetic Cubism: bringing it together 07:30 How Cubism changed modern art — ✉️ Subscribe to the weekly newsletter (it’s free): https://carlossuareztavernier.substack.com 📚 100 articles – 1 per week: https://www.carlossuareztavernier.com — 📱 Follow on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlossuareztavernier TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carlos.suarez.tavernier Medium: https://medium.com/@csuareztavernier #Cubism #Picasso #Braque #ModernArt #ArtHistory #100ArticlesChallenge #CarlosSuarezTavernier

📖 Anna Korvin-Krukovskaya – The Forgotten Revolutionary A woman who defied 19th-century expectations and helped shape political thought across Europe. From literary circles to revolutionary barricades, Anna’s story is one of conviction, intellect, and courage. 00:00 The fight against convention 01:30 A privileged but strict upbringing 03:00 Early literary success and hidden ambitions 04:40 The editor’s visit and Dostoevsky’s proposal 07:00 The pursuit of medicine and marriage of convenience 09:00 Sofya’s rise, Anna’s escape to Geneva 11:00 Revolutionary politics and Victor Jaclard 13:00 The Paris Commune and its fall 15:00 Translating Marx, expanding ideas 17:00 Return to Russia and the People’s Will 19:00 Legacy of a revolutionary mind — ✉️ Subscribe to the weekly newsletter (it's free): https://carlossuareztavernier.substack.com 📚 100 articles – 1 per week: https://www.carlossuareztavernier.com — 📱 Follow on other platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlossuareztavernier TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carlos.suarez.tavernier Medium: https://medium.com/@csuareztavernier #AnnaKorvinKrukovskaya #WomenInHistory #Revolution #RussianHistory #Philosophy #Socialism #CarlosSuarezTavernier