Indeed, opera played a major part throughout Maria Antonia's life.

Under Gall, the opera regularly played to 90 percent capacity.

Both times I visited, operas were playing, which turned out to be perfect.

If an opera was playing, I changed to an easy-listening station.

The opera then toured, had a brief run in America and played elsewhere throughout the English-speaking world.

In the opulent breakfast room, opera often plays as guests are served fresh fruit plates and eggs Benedict.

For its five performances, the opera played to 70 percent capacity.

The opera played for 9 months and was one of Lully's greatest successes.

The opera was a great success at La Scala, and played to full houses.

Vivaldi's operas play an important role in this festival.