About Me

Hello! I’m Basil Hood.

I’m a storyteller at heart—drawn to the dramatic, the poetic, and the power of performance to reflect who we are. ProperaPress is my canvas: a space where opera meets modern life, where timeless narratives are explored through writing, photography, podcasts, and more.

- Basil Hood

Carry love with you always. Let every soul you meet walk away a little lighter, a little brighter

Thoughtful essays, reviews, and reflections that bring opera and art into everyday conversation.

Visual storytelling from rehearsals, travel, and cultural moments—where the lens meets the lyric.

Candid conversations, behind-the-scenes audio, and deep dives into opera’s enduring legacy.

Capturing the beauty, drama, and detail of performance, place, and presence—one frame at a time.

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ProperaPress made opera feel accessible and exciting. I’ve started attending performances just to see what I’ve read come to life.

Elena V.

The podcast is a favorite on my morning walks. Insightful, poetic, and full of unexpected connections.”

Mark D

As a photographer, I’m blown away by how the visuals here capture emotion and movement. It’s more than art—it’s presence

Talia S

From historical context to modern relevance, each blog post is a masterclass in storytelling.

Jonas P.

The vlogs are cinematic. It’s like traveling with a cultural guide who knows both the tradition and the

Yuki H

ProperaPress blends performance, philosophy, and passion in a way that’s rare and real. A creative force worth following.

Carlos R