On this episode, I talk to my friend Marguerite (she/her) about Gioachino Rossini's opera Le Comte Ory. It's a wacky comedy about a licentious man scheming his way into a castle of women while the men of the area are gone on the Crusades. Just wait for the sexy surprise at the end. My guest Marguerite happens to also be a young opera fan as well. We discuss how opera can be silly and sexy, the use of a pants role to create extra tension in the story, and how we got into opera and why we think more people should appreciate it. Plus, some tips from Marguerite on how to get started! Let me know what you thought on social media: On Instagram @opera.apero and on Twitter @OperaApero. If you like this show, please consider supporting me through Buy Me a Coffee to help cover operational costs.