Mozart And Me

Not all genres of music are accessible to everyone but some are especially difficult for modern listeners to appreciate. Some even argue, that any genre not supported by rhythm and bass, is in danger of becoming extinct. One of the best examples of this, is opera. Many young people today not only ignore the genre, but in many cases, outright detest it. The wailing sopranos, the foreign language, the strange costumes, and their classical compositions all seem to alienate modern 21st-century sensitivities. But think about it. Most of the genres we listen today are relatively new and haven't had time to mature. But with opera, this fascinating genre of music has been around for hundreds of years. And during this time, something incredible happened. Because there were no microphones, a vocal technique emerged which allowed the fragile human voice to project sound over the orchestra and into auditorium seating thousands of listeners—and without causing and damage to the vocal folds. If we're talking about the Olym