Among its many bragging rights in the art world, Italy boasts being the birthplace of opera. With deep roots in Venice and Florence, the oldest known opera dates back to the end of the 16th century. It didn't take long before the art took off, and Italians have been in love with it ever since.

In Italy, majestic halls and theaters are still used today, after centuries of housing some of the most beautiful music and theatrics in the world. Here in Salt Lake City, we are lucky to have our own opera company: the Utah Opera. As a world-class organization, Utah Opera has been serenading, thrilling, and delighting guests for well over thirty years.

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