Explore our archive showcasing the works of composers from the long 19th century, both lesser-known and widely celebrated.

Opera Rara’s work has contributed to a fundamental revaluation of composers such as Donizetti, Pacini, Offenbach and Mercadante, changing the way these figures are perceived internationally. Through our restorations of their operas and songs, we are bringing a rich and often overlooked operatic heritage back to life for audiences today and for generations to come.

Our scholarship and subsequent recordings enable music lovers, opera houses and music festival around the world to re-evaluate their opinions of these composers, often resulting in ground-breaking performances.

But more than that, the work of Opera Rara is creating a permanent artistic legacy for the future.