Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Events (hierarchy name)
4. events (activities)
5. cultural events
6. entertainment events
7. performances (creative events)
8. musical performances

Anotations

Scope note:

Dramatic musical performances of operas, which are works in which most roles intended to be sung with instrumental accompanyment, usually including arias, recitives, and choruses. Typically, the performances are staged with elaborate costumes, sets, and dramatic movement.