In the name of anti-elitism, Arts Council England has declared war on opera and excellence

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.

Arts Council England declares war on opera and excellence. 'Good' singers performing great music by dead people. Who’d listen to that? 'Good’ singers performing good music by. dead people? 'Who’ll listen to them?' Arts Council says.

Arts Council England declares war on opera and excellence. 'Good' singers performing great music by dead people. Who’d listen to that? 'Good’ singers performing good music by. dead people? 'Who’ll listen to them?' Arts Council says.