I like the sequence because it's a good break from the usual stuff you would find in a Final Fantasy game. It's silly, sure, but that's half the fun. Of course, I also like the soundtrack as other people have pointed out.
That being said, I never got the group of people who said that they bawled their eyes out at this part. While the story is a bit sad, it's nothing worth crying over. If anything, I always interpreted the plot to be a homage to how operas/plays are in a very broad sense. Sure, the lyrics can be seen as heartfelt and touching, but again, bawling your eyes out? Keep in mind that I am not one of those "tough guys" who thinks crying is a bad thing or a sign of weakness. I just feel some people took this scene a bit to seriously.
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