Classical Music

Opera is a beautiful genre. It combines classical music with singing and acting. And the old productions (for example at the MET) had beautiful staging and costumes.

I love opera. I only regret that I became an opera lover too late (in my 50s).
I'm not too knowledgeable on the topic in general, but depending on the time-frame you were interested in it, can you guess who this person is?

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So, opera is considered classical music???
Opera is not generally referred to as "classical music", although in the strictest sense it is.

Music specifically from the Classical Period (1730-1820) would include the composers Mozart Beethoven, Schubert, and others.

But for more than a century, "classical music" generally refers to western music that is not popular music, or folk music-- most often symphonic or chamber music. It used to be called "long haired music". But '60s rock took care of THAT description...;)
 
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