Opera is one of those genres that some people love to hate. The artform’s traditionalism and opulence make it an easy target for calls of elitism and irrelevance in the modern day. But opera continues to draw good numbers of contemporary audiences to a diverse array of innovative productions.
That’s reason enough to keep opera companies on our list of prized arts sector assets that add value to our nation’s cultural fabric. Another prominent reason (often overlooked) are the important employment opportunities that major opera companies offer artists and arts workers.
