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Opera. By Rachel Fisher. Common Misconception #1. “Opera is Dead” Opera has actually never been more popular. In 1980, dynamic subtitles were added to live operatic performances. Common Misconception #2. “Opera is a hobby that is exclusively for the wealthy” Everything is on YouTube
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Opera By Rachel Fisher
Common Misconception #1 • “Opera is Dead” • Opera has actually never been more popular. • In 1980, dynamic subtitles were added to live operatic performances.
Common Misconception #2 • “Opera is a hobby that is exclusively for the wealthy” • Everything is on YouTube • Many operas are on DVD and Public Access Television • Simulcasts
Common Misconception #3 • “Opera is boring” • Opera music is almost ubiquitous • Operas are constantly being re-envisioned • Many operatic stories are very popular