68: Why is American Opera so Unpopular?

<p>If you ask a classical musician where the best operas are made, almost no one would say the US.</p> <p style="text-align:left;">The US is a major power house of entertainment in film, music, and theater, so why is American opera so unpopular, not only abroad but also in the US itself?</p> <p style="text-align:left;">Today we're diving into the how history and perception has shaped opera in America. We talk about our favorite American operas, whether or not English is an ugly language, and how the beginnings of opera in the US might have spoiled it for everyone.</p> <p>Follow Us:</p> <p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/operaoffstage/'>Instagram</a></p> <p><a href='https://twitter.com/operaoffstage'>Twitter</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/operaoffstage/'>Facebook</a></p> <p>Hosts:</p> <p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/jessie_rags/'>Jessie</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/michelle.lauren/'>Michelle</a></p>