I have been a subscriber to the Pittsburgh Opera for 5 years. I have also attended the opera in other cities, most notably New York City and Sidney, and I feel that we are very lucky to have such an excellent company in Pittsburgh. The season usually provides lots of variety, and the artistic standards are very high. The Benedum itself is a magnificent venue to attend an opera, they have done a wonderful job restoring this historic building. The acoustics of the Benedum are also really excellent. The super titles are easy to read from just about any seat. The orchestra is well rehearsed and play beautifully. I also think that most people have misconceptions about opera which can be easily be proved wrong by visiting the Pittsburgh Opera.