Was opera popular in England and France during World War 1?

Opera remained popular in both England and France during World War I. In fact, opera houses in both countries continued to operate throughout the war, although some performances were canceled due to wartime conditions.

In England, opera was particularly popular in London, where the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, was a major center for opera performances. During the war, Covent Garden continued to present a variety of operas, including works by Verdi, Wagner, and Puccini. In addition to the Royal Opera House, there were also a number of smaller opera companies that performed in London and other cities throughout England.

In France, opera was also very popular, with the Paris Opera being the most prestigious opera house in the country. The Paris Opera continued to present a variety of operas during the war, including works by French composers such as Gounod, Massenet, and Bizet. In addition to the Paris Opera, there were also a number of other opera companies that performed in Paris and other cities throughout France.