Damon Albarn backs drive to find younger opera fans

LONDON, Oct 4: The English National Opera launched a fresh initiative on Wednesday to attract new and younger audiences to an art form it acknowledged was still seen by many as the preserve of old and wealthy patrons. “Undress for the Opera” has the backing of former Blur frontman Damon Albarn, whose operatic work “Dr. Dee” was part of the ENO’s 2011/12 season and attracted 60 percent of new ticket buyers. (agencies)