meg1965 is excited about achieving some goals
Girl of the Golden West
2 months ago
I am going to see a Puccini Opera next Saturday
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 "Now I better understand all of those "Figaro" shaving references in cartoons."
How I did it: My mother-in-law and I have talked about going to the opera for several years. So when I saw the tickets for The Barber of Seville on a charity auction, I decided it was the perfect opportunity. I read the synopsis before going, so that helped me to follow along, although it wasn't a very challenging plot. It was also nice that the words were captioned in English above the stage. But I did get a stiff neck. Lessons & tips: I think knowing the story a little ahead of time helps to follow along. Resources:
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4 months ago
It seems to be one of the few places left in the world where everyone gets glamoured up and stays out late…a throwback to the 1800s, perhaps? I don’t know what it is about the Opera, since I don’t even really know what it’s like. But it seems so…golden. I want to go so badly! It shouldn’t be this hard to do.
Tickets purchased!
5 months ago
I have already bought two tickets for Macbeth next Sunday. I am glad I did it, it is so simple, and I keep postponing it.
Macbeth - next week
5 months ago
The last time I went to an opera I was almost a kid. I would love to try it again. There is this opportunity this week. I should by the tickets today or tomorrow morning :)
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Tickets purchased
7 months ago
Can’t wait!
ATLfemme is an Extroverted Self-Knowing Money Manager
4/25/09 Flying Dutchman
7 months ago
The last opera for the season in Atlanta is the Flying Dutchman; our tickets are for this coming Saturday.
I’ve seen this opera before, but I know I will still enjoy it – and I’ve had such a good time with this year’s season tickets, I believe I’ll get another season subscription for next year.
dewofthemoutain is doin what needs to be done
La Boheme
7 months ago
I recieved free tickets to the Orpheum Theatre and went last night (the theatre was beautiful and I like the mini performance group during intermission who juggled, played violins, sang, etc in the lobby areas). It was my first opera experience and it was fun (especially since I went with 4 friends). All I can say is, thank goodness for the translations screen!
The best quote of the night (during an intermission) was from these older guys sitting behind us: “Whaddya think about the play, John?...Well, it’s no rock concert” – haha!
Bashuu:) living
The Marriage of Figaro.
8 months ago
We went to see this opera today. And all I can say is that was a very good experience but I definitely won`t be a fan of operas;) I loved the voices, the way actors played and the story itself but together with SO we ended up a bit bored and tired.
All in all – nice to know, nice to visit, nice to experience;)
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Il Trovatore @ Atlanta Opera
8 months ago
We went to the Sunday performance this past week; it was lovely! The music was beautiful, and the singing and production were the best they’ve done so far this season.
The opera itself is a tragedy – the leads all die – but the plot line makes that philosophically fine (if you don’t treasure life; if you’re totally irrational and define yourself externally by artificial constructs – well, hell, it’s not like you were really living as a sentient human so death is no big loss).
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No choice now...
8 months ago
Well, I’ve gone and bid on some Opera tickets, and mine was the winning bid. Looks like I’ll be seeing the Barber of Seville in April!
