Opera Lovers

The word opera, which simply means “artwork,” has been wrapped in all sorts of associations. It’s seen, unmistakably, as a symbol of the wealthy elite and, in itself, of class division as a concept. An art form so delicate, so refined and symbolic, that it supposedly cannot stir any emotion in the poor, uneducated masses. I must confess, I don’t share that view. And I suspect that many of the…