# The Forum: What are you missing about Opera?

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Podcast: [Cville Right Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cville-right-now-6925765)
Published: 2026-07-10T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to The Forum! Host Marshall LeMert looks at three legendary operas, shows you the fascinating musical moments inside, and gives you a comprehensive guide for you to use as you hopefully explore the world of Opera, without the need for a tuxedo and opera goggles ;) Decorated opera director Kyle Lang joins the show to chat with Marshall about his career, the challenges of putting on opera for a modern audience, and shares insights into the perspective of an artist keeping the beauty of the art form alive and well! Kyle's directing The Barber of Seville with The Charlottesville Opera at The Paramount Theater on July 17th and July 19th. Get your tickets now! Learn more about opera with the fabulous work of Scores Unstitched HERE ! Are you already an Opera fan? If not, what's holding you back? Email Marshall at Wlemert@cvillemedia.com Use of audio and media clips in this episode is protecting under Fair Use. Thanks for visiting The Forum, follow the podcast only at Cvillerightnow.com!

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