Question: Should I familiarize myself with the opera I'm about to see before I see it?
Answer: Yes, especially for beginners. Many operas can be quite confusing (and it doesn’t help that many operas are sung in foreign languages). The more you know before hand, the more enjoyable the experience can be. The less you have to look at the translations, the more you can pay attention to the performers.
Opera FAQ Index
- What is opera?
- Where did opera originate?
- What was the first opera?
- What is a libretto?
- What is opera seria?
- What is opera buffa?
- What is the shortest opera?
- What is the longest opera?
- What is the most performed opera?
- What is the difference between opera and oratorio?
- Should I familiarize myself with the opera I'm about to see before I see it?
