I say go and experience at least one opera in your lifetime. Yes cd’s are great and watching it on tv is fine too.. but there is something about live music, especially opera.
My sister and I go to an Opera fundraiser every few months. Our local college has a theater arts department and they hold one twice a semester to raise money for bursaries. Two of the professors are retired Opera performers and with another local tenor they sing selections from operas and musicals in a lovely old church we have in town. Last time we went they did a splendid version of Loch Lomond. My sister leaned over and said: “You should have worn your kilt. Actually you really should next time.” I think I will!

Before going, I strongly suggest doing a little research about the Opera and its composer. It might be a neat little family project. I am a strong believer of introducing children to classical music (and Opera) young.

Most of all I hope you and the F-H.C.A.G. go and have a lovely time.

Sara
(Who wishes she could fly out there and enjoy it too!!)