To quote the immortal Hawkeye Pierce (M*A*S*H), "to think I've always hated opera." But in the capable and loving hands of Larry Rinkel, it is a joy to read and ... yes, want more.
It takes someone who truly knows and loves the art form to poke fun at it with the affection that Rinkel has for opera, the grander the better. And for those of us of a certain age, Elmer and Bugs would fit right in.
To quote the immortal Hawkeye Pierce (M*A*S*H), "to think I've always hated opera." But in the capable and loving hands of Larry Rinkel, it is a joy to read and ... yes, want more.
It takes someone who truly knows and loves the art form to poke fun at it with the affection that Rinkel has for opera, the grander the better. And for those of us of a certain age, Elmer and Bugs would fit right in.