Sentence examples for this was opera from inspiring English sources

This was opera!

This was opera with historical accuracy on its mind.

This was opera time, rousing arias sung by a massed choir of frogs.

As Mr. Pirgu sees it, this is "opera for everyone".

This is opera produced by and for people who love it.

Radamisto: That sounds a bit extreme, / But as this is opera seria / I suppose / I have no real alternative.

This is opera as song, in an intense lyrical style recalling its composer's admiration for Webern.

And since this is opera, when the Araboolies move in, they introduce a world of sound as well as color.

And while the cast consists of fine singers, there are no marquee names (this is opera and film: the people call out for stars!) and no grab-you-by-the-throat performances.

This was the opera being presented on day of reporter's visit.

"I felt this was an opera that needed to be redone," Mr. Redden said.