51.   The opera is scarcely two hours long, barely warm-up time for most of the standard repertory.

52.   The standard repertory may benefit, too.

53.   These singers can enliven the standard repertory.

54.   There is also the danger of becoming typecast as a new-music player, a problem for musicians who also want to play recitals of standard repertory.

55.   Today he still often memorizes complex contemporary pieces as well as the formidable sonatas and concertos of the standard repertory.

56.   Toward this end, she argued that the standard repertory is not entirely based on merit, but was equally the product of advocacy.

57.   Traditionally, the main business of classical labels has been the recording of the standard repertory, and here they are taking a dreadful beating.

58.   What many concertgoers do not realize is that conservatories and college music schools can be exciting places to hear the standard repertory, often, free.

59.   While it has concentrated on the standard repertory, it also has staged lesser-known and new operas.

60.   While his musical tastes lean toward the standard repertory, he is quick to note that he has nothing against unusual opera.