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I've always hated opera (except Bugs Bunny, of course). And then I stumbled into Elīna Garanča as Carmen, and suddenly the floodgates opened, and I can't get enough. My entire brain changed, like a seed crystal took it over.

111 upvotes • chickenstalker99

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Bad behaviour at the opera house

111 upvotes • antipinballmachines

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Met announces renewal of YNS’ contract, new Ring Cycle by Yuval Sharon starring Lise Davidsen

61 upvotes • caul1flower11

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For the past 2 months I listened to every Verdi opera (plus the requiem). Here are my top 15

37 upvotes • Illustrious_Rule7927

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22yr old Baritone singing "Hai gia vinta la causa...Vedro mentr'io sospiro" and looking for technical feedback. Studying voice for about 14 months. Have sung Mozart's Figaro in a full production but I was severely miscast. Professors tell me I'm either a spinto tenor or verdi baritone, just confused

35 upvotes • Floppuh

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(I apologize for asking another Metropolitan Opera seating question)

24 upvotes • carnsita17

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Favorite/not-very-well-known opera choruses?

23 upvotes • itsallaboutmeat

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Advice for newbie opera beginner fans

21 upvotes • No_Contribution_5284

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Breaking the Fourth Wall

19 upvotes • drgeoduck

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What is meant by "Italianate" singing?

16 upvotes • Dizzy_Competition815

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
I've always hated opera (except Bugs Bunny, of course). And then I stumbled into Elīna Garanča as Carmen, and suddenly the floodgates opened, and I can't get enough. My entire brain changed, like a seed crystal took it over.	111	chickenstalker99
Bad behaviour at the opera house	111	antipinballmachines
Met announces renewal of YNS’ contract, new Ring Cycle by Yuval Sharon starring Lise Davidsen	61	caul1flower11
For the past 2 months I listened to every Verdi opera (plus the requiem). Here are my top 15	37	Illustrious_Rule7927
22yr old Baritone singing "Hai gia vinta la causa...Vedro mentr'io sospiro" and looking for technical feedback. Studying voice for about 14 months. Have sung Mozart's Figaro in a full production but I was severely miscast. Professors tell me I'm either a spinto tenor or verdi baritone, just confused	35	Floppuh
(I apologize for asking another Metropolitan Opera seating question)	24	carnsita17
Favorite/not-very-well-known opera choruses?	23	itsallaboutmeat
Advice for newbie opera beginner fans	21	No_Contribution_5284
Breaking the Fourth Wall	19	drgeoduck
What is meant by "Italianate" singing?	16	Dizzy_Competition815