I don't love going to the opera, but I do love listening to magical music like Habanera, from Carmen. I included the first clip because it shows the scene in context and includes the chorus, which might just be my favorite element of the whole. But I included the Maria Callas clip as well, because it's a) such a superior performance and b) it's amazing the way she can evoke the whole scene without moving a step. It's much easier to appreciate the richness of the music without all the moving around.

Beauty like this reminds me that to be alive is worthwhile.