OPERA JAWA

Chinese opera is known for costumes and drums and cymbals. Italian opera is known for the singing. Japanese opera is, I know have learned, rooted in art, costume, dance and loooooooong words and lyrics. Too long for two hours, but that's what you get when there are many syllables and notes. While the main story is interesting, the backstory about fighting back for the peasants becomes hidden and perhaps should have more focus on the love triangle at hand instead.