CLEAN : US opera returns with a twist -- outdoors and socially distanced

The video discusses the impact of the 2020 pandemic on artists, highlighting emotional and financial struggles. It explores how the opera industry is adapting by reimagining performances in open spaces. The video also covers safety measures like social distancing for performers on stage.

What emotional state did the speaker experience in the summer of 2020?

• Excitement

• Depression

• Indifference

• Joy

What financial situation did many artists face during the pandemic?

• Increased savings

• Financial stability

• Burned through savings

• Received government aid

What does the speaker suggest is up for reconsideration due to the pandemic?

• Travel plans

• Career paths

• Musical genres

• Fashion trends

What was one of the requirements for opera performances during the pandemic?

• Increased ticket prices

• Minimum feet spacing between performers

• No intermissions

• Shorter performance durations

Why do brass instrument players need more space during performances?

• They have larger instruments

• They have more air realization

• They move around more

• They are louder