In our October issue - out now - we reveal the 20 Greatest Operas of all time, as voted for by 172 of the world's leading opera singers.
Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo, Kiri Te Kanawa and Bryn Terfel were just some of the international stars who voted in our opera survey: find out how each of them voted in the magazine.
But what do you think is the Greatest Opera ever written? Over the next few weeks, we will be asking you to champion your choice as it goes head to head with other masterpieces in our #OperaWorldCup!
Over the last two weeks, we asked followers to nominate their choice. Now 32 of the most-nominated operas will face off in heats, to be win the title: Twitter's Greatest Opera.
The Pools
Here we go. It's #operaworldcup Pool A time. Which of the following is the greatest? (Voting closes 12.30pm-ish).
— BBC Music Magazine (@MusicMagazine) September 12, 2017
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Right. Pool B time in the #OperaWorldCup. Which is the greatest of the following?
— BBC Music Magazine (@MusicMagazine) September 12, 2017
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So, Pool C. Which of the following operas is the greatest? Voting closes 1pm-ish. #OperaWorldCup
— BBC Music Magazine (@MusicMagazine) September 13, 2017
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Time now for Pool D of the #OperaWorldCup. Which of the following operas is the greatest? Vote by 5.45pm-ish, please.
— BBC Music Magazine (@MusicMagazine) September 13, 2017
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Right. #OperaWorldCup Pool E. Which of the following is the greatest? Votes in by 12.30-ish, please.
— BBC Music Magazine (@MusicMagazine) September 14, 2017
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