Any opera fans out there?

[nosey]

I saw my first opera about 10 years ago called The Elixir of Love. The tickets were free so I just went expecting not to enjoy it. It was wonderful!

[gary_james]

NO. I love Classical but don't like Opera.

[blueskies]

NO. I love Classical but don't like Opera.

I hear you. I didn't initially like opera, either. Sometimes if you start with an opera that's approachable and pretty, it makes it more likable....i.e. "Madame Butterfly". If you know the story-line, it helps, too. I was amazed at what went into the training of an opera singer, the types of voices [[not all soprano's sing the same things....there's lyric voice [[Handel, Mozart), spinto [[Verdi) coloratura [[belcanto roles as Norma, Lucia di Lammermoor) , dramatic [[heavier Wagnerian roles) and so on. Also, understanding the structure of an opera....recititives, aria's, etc. OK...that's my little opera 101 class. As far as classical goes....love Mahler.