THE INFLUENCE OF OPERA BEYOND ITS STAGE: WAYS IN WHICH OPERA TRANSFORMS MODERN MUSIC AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURE

Opera as an art form has for ages been regarded as one of the most profound and intense art forms, expressing the fullness of human experience in its most grandiose manner. Still, opera’s influence extends well beyond the stage; it infiltrates the core of modern music, fashion, and even pop culture. From renowned composers such as Verdi, Puccini,