Many of the most popular tunes in the western classical music world come from operas, and in Operas on Parade, famous tunes such as the Bridal Chorus from Wagner's Lohengrin and Nessun Dorma from Puccini's Turandot are weaved together into a cheeky light hearted march. Besides serving as an operatic sampler platter, this piece can be used as an educational tool, teaching the operatic origins of these famous tunes and introducing them to the world of opera.