Opera is about so much more than vocally gifted people singing in a foreign language — the genre has notched up a few scandals and interesting titbits in its 400-plus years.
Twenty-three days, 16 countries, 31 matches and countless events, concerts and exhibits are sure to keep fans busy during the European football championships in Austria and Switzerland from June 7 to 29. Each of the eight host cities has planned large public viewing areas capable of accommodating tens of thousands of fans.