The opera has proved inspirational towards other works of art.

Whether the opera will prove musically memorable is for time to tell; on first hearing I doubt it, but the show as a whole works attractively.

Paramount offered her further work, but as filmed opera never proved successful, the deal never came to fruition.

This opera proved to be immensely popular and found Colbran at the height of her powers.

The opera proved to be so popular that several stage adaptations have been produced by various colleges and schools.

The opera proved popular in its day, with 100 performances in the year following its premiere.

Even an odd text can be redeemed by great music, as many an opera has proved.

The opera proved to be Paisiello's biggest success.

They are, however, quickly won over: Beaumarchais's opera proves a variety show, including campy melodrama and burlesque.

Sullivan's tuneful score was well received, and the opera proved to be his most successful full-length collaboration apart from those with Gilbert.