Do u like opera? Idk everytime i hear i feel like it's a rich ppls vibes lol

DrWatson · 70-79, M

In Italy, taxi drivers sing opera arias. It's a part of the culture, and it is not just for rich people.

But it has, sadly, taken on an elitist air in the US, although I think less so nowadays than it used to. And you don't have to be rich to watch it on television or online, or to listen to recordings.

I read a novel by Edith Wharton, called "Age of Innocence". It was about the "inner circle" of sophisticated wealthy people in early New York City. There was an opera house downtown, and everyone would go and observe everyone else in the box seats as much as they watched the opera. (what is she wearing, who is he sitting with, etc.) And one thing that they were all concerned about was the construction underway for a larger opera house farther north (the future Metropolitan Opera House) which would be too big -- all sorts of other people would be able to attend!

To answer your question, yes I like opera, to the extent that I have listened or watched any. It helps if you learn the storyline beforehand. (Or watch a version with subtitles) But I am not a big fan, the way some of my friends are.

badminton · 61-69, MVIP

I love opera. Carmen is my favorite I also love Verdi and Puccini. Wagner is a bit melodramatic for me, but still great. I'm getting into Russian opera lately, Boris Gudnnov by Mussorgsky.

Casheyane · 31-35, F

Actually, theater shows are fun! But yeah, kinda have the rich people vibes. But then, I saw some people in jeans too. So just wear something smart casual. You'd be fine.

But that was for a play, not really opera. I like theater plays.

Pressure

I wanna get into it. But i need a proper introduction from someone who is passionate about it.

No one romanticizes anything better than someone with a passion for the subject.

bijouxbroussard · F

Yes ! My father took me to see Leontyne Price perform AIDA when I was a child. I especially love Italian operas, although my favorite opera is Carmen.

autumngirl27

Yes. I won't say how I started because it's unfair on the person who introduced me to it, but yes, I'm getting into it.

4meAndyou · F

I would probably like it more if I could speak Italian. Since I don't understand the words, I don't really care about it. But I don't think of it as a "rich people" thing. I think of it as a stage Musical from Italy, with good music.