The earliest documentation of a New Orleans opera performance was in 1796, the opera “Sylvain,” by Andre Gretry.

In the mid-1600s, opera transformed from a show exclusive for royalty to entertainment for the masses. Soon, lavish productions, special effects, and creative risks became the norm. Venice’s La Fenice ...

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