And drama is what many audience members serve with their attire, be it classic, modern, casual, or formal. “I have [received] quite the fashion education by going to the opera,” says Solomon.

It is also flooded with Mozartian beauty that offers the depth of thought and feeling of the first modern opera. Critic Edward Said spoke of the opera’s elimination of memory from the past and ...

The style incorporated into Italian opera in the 17th ... What challenges have you faced in keeping this style appealing to modern audiences? Ignazio Boschetto: We continue to strive to make ...