Classical music can be a little scary to those who don’t often breathe in its rarefied air. The gowns and tuxedos, the season tickets that go for the price of a certified pre-owned Lexus, the sense that you’re a trespasser in a strange land.

Sure, it can be “scary”, I suppose. Or perhaps at least uncomfortable for those unfamiliar with the genre. But “gowns”? Um. Aside from opening night galas I rarely see gowns, and tuxes aren’t necessary. (I still want to nix what the men have to wear on stage, but I have no power there.)

But cost? Um. Purchased season tickets to “my” Giants recently? Or how about the not-so-fab 49ers? And if Madonna HAD season tickets, you can bet your life those would be costly!

Side Note: I was checking out prices to events at HP Pavilion. Gee, Katy Perry tickets weren’t horrendously high ($36.50-$48). But wait! You have to add a service fee that ranges from $10.50 to $12.50 for her show. Some charge service fees as high as $15.50. Amazing.