According to the director of the Glyndebourne Festival, Gus Christine, opera’s elitist reputation is a myth. He adds that occasions where people can dress up are rare and that people actually enjoy being well-dressed, especially as it is a sign of respect for the performers on stage. Other lyric societies like the English National Opera are trying to rid opera of its elitist reputation by inviting audiences to wear jeans and sneakers . To learn more, click here!
Article : http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/12200532/Black-tie-at-the-opera-isnt-elitist-say-Glyndebourne-people-just-like-to-dress-up.html
Source : Telegraph
Author : Hannah Furness
Date : 21/03/16
