'It speaks straight to the heart': The Royal's Opera's Netia Jones on a misunderstood art form

Is there anything better than a cultural escape as winter sets in?

Today we're debunking one of the lesser-known art forms - opera - as the timelessly classical La Traviata show opens in the capital, which is the most performed opera in the world.

We're joined by Netia Jones, the Associate Director of Opera at the Royal Opera, to discuss the origins of the art forum, how technology is changing it, tips for first-time opera attendees and more.

If you’re keen to experience some new culture this year, then you can pick up a copy of this week’s The Standard to read more about some of our top picks for the year ahead.

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