I just lisened to the 47 yo (I think she said) & also Nessen Dorma both wonderfully sung.
FWIW On all these shows(well 99 times out of 100) the symbolism is a put down of the feminine. Two pillars & an arch - the pillars are male & the arch female.
They never have the female at one at an end.It is also why they call it the Oval office.
