I think that once upon a time Luciano Pavarotti performed here way before he died. I went here when I was little. The stage for teh orchestra, the audience, the seats,a nd teh auditirium could be much larger. Lots of conference meetings and lectures are held here. I hear that they have a students program here. I just don't like the operah performences, that kinda music makes me cry, and I dunno why, lol. There are always police or undercovered cops montoring this place and people actions, incase of crime rate, especially the security got tight in a big public place like here after 9/11. Yes mozart and composers, batons, and conductors are used here. This is a serious place, no play. Teachers will handle no foolplay or immaturity or they'll kick you out. Theatre is very strict here. They monitor your posture and give you critique and you may not like it. They want practicing times to be made perfect. If you take this palce for granted, it will be no fun.
Pros: Good teaching and great shows
Cons: Security guards love excersizing their authorities
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