There's a lot written above to agree with. I love it and I particularly love singing as part of an opera chorus. The arrangements are often masterpieces and performing with a symphony orchestra is sheer delight. Mary has offended me not at all even though I sing basso profundo.

There's good opera and bad, just as the quality of performance varies. I'm very happy to be a folkie as well, or perform jazz or swing. In my opinion they help to keep me excited about music and make it such an integral part of my life. In any of these art forms nothing beats performing, but being there to experience a live performance comes very close.

Regards, John