The report from the Arts Council is correct that opera doesn't have to be expensive

ACE’s analysis of UK opera has been heavily criticised but it’�s true – as it says – that just a few companies use up the available subsidy. The Arts Council's report is right: opera doesn’t have to be this expensive.

Sir Antonio Pappano explains why opera is an art form. 'Opera is a form of art form', he says. Sir Antonio says opera is 'an art form' and 'opera is not just an opera' He says opera should be an 'art form' for opera.

Sir Antonio Pappano explains why opera is an art form. 'Opera is a form of art form', he says. Sir Antonio says opera is 'an art form' and 'opera is not just an opera' He says opera should be an 'art form' for opera.