The situation invokes a thought of ‘Inglourious Basterds’

      • @Aliktren@lemmy.world
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        115 days ago

        Opera was originally art for the masses. I get the thing about everyone thinking its elitest but i was brought up by 2 generations of working class people who loved opera and classical music. Worked at the Derby Playhouse, its just elitist because its in movies and stuff a lot

        • @Spacehooks@reddthat.com
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          14 days ago

          Oh that’s interesting. didn’t know that. I figured it was expensive since it “needed” and opera house so it was elitist because of pricing. Maybe it just became that way like you said.

      • @Kellamity@sh.itjust.works
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        25 days ago

        100% there’s a culture of gatekeeping and elitism all too common around classical music - but it’s not the music’s fault

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          04 days ago

          Well I spoke to several music enthusiasts irl and we cant tell why anyone would play those ancient scores other than its technically difficult. It doesn’t sound good.