Not every opera buff is a fogey;Letter
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Not every opera buff is a fogey;Letter
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Sadly, many of the letters we receive express the surprise of the young people at how much they enjoyed the opera. A recent letter began: “When my teacher first told me that we would be going to an opera, I wasn’t exactly happy. I thought that operas were boring as I had only seen them on telly, but as soon as I arrived at the theatre the atmosphere made me feel excited. As soon as it began, I soon changed my mind about opera being boring.”
I hope that any teachers who were considering taking their students to an opera were not influenced by this article. Students are not persuaded, or forced, to cheer and stamp their feet at the end of our BP Amoco Schools’ Matinees. They are happy to demonstrate their appreciation and enjoyment.
Darryl Jaffray
Director of education and access
Royal Opera House
Covent Garden
London
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