For many years, people have found inspiration, unity, and hope from music and the arts. And there is something magical about hearing familiar tunes. When I hear or play a well-known piece, I have a calm feeling of nostalgia and peacefulness. I am inspired and hopeful, and am drawn closer to those around me. Saturday was our opening performance at the Kennedy Center of the famous Verdi opera Nabucco. Even though the Washington National Opera (WNO) is one of the major opera c