The Fenice comes through...

Consider this blog an addendum to the most recent one. If you read my last blog, you will recall my varied opinions of opera-goers in some selected venues in the US and Europe.The first on my list was the Fenice here in Venice and I gave it B- for dress standards (worse for production standards, but that's another topic).    

Lo! and Behold! The Fenice agrees with me and has has instituted, announced yesterday, a ties-only policy. The power of the Blog, I say. Here is today's local paper's headline which says, "In a tie at the Fenice, same as La Scala". And not only a tie, but also a jacket is required...maybe there is hope, hunh?