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This breezy introduction to opera by Kinney (writing, Eugene Lang Coll. at the New Sch.; Hood) is geared toward opera neophytes; as such, the book treads a fine line between relating anecdotes and providing useful entry points into a genre that outsiders tend to find intimidating. Kinney makes the case that opera isn't designed to be inaccessible, but financial and cultural barriers can leave potential fans unsure where to start. (She is frank ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More