The article discusses the experience of watching opera through simulcasts and the ongoing debate about their value. Although televised performances have made opera more accessible, with programs like the Met's Live in HD reaching nearly 1 million viewers, many traditional opera fans argue that the medium diminishes the art form's grandeur. Critics have long debated whether opera can be effectively broadcast, with some suggesting that it contradicts the intimate and elaborate nature of live performances, which is frequently at odds with the sterile environments of large screens.
The first time I watched an opera on a screen was in a football stadium; it was a spectacularly underwhelming experience, lacking the emotional connection of live performances.
While televised opera increases accessibility and has significant viewership, many traditional opera fans feel it diminishes the grandeur and intimacy of live productions.
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