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A Comedy of Operas

A Comedy of Operas

A Comedy of Operas

3/5

By Fringebiscuit

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The Twittique / TL;DR

@theoperalocos marries opera's grandeur with a nostalgic nod to Commedia dell'arte. While the vocals captivate despite being occasionally out of sync, the comedic sketches rely on timeworn clichés that beg for a creative update to engage younger audiences.

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