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3 weeks 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.
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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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Macbeth - next week
3 weeks 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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Phantom
4 weeks ago
I am planning on taking my son to see Phantom of the Opera in December. We have not seen this and I am looking forward to surprizing him with tickets.
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Tickets purchased
2 months ago
Can’t wait!
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4/25/09 Flying Dutchman
2 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.
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La Boheme
2 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!
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The Marriage of Figaro.
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No choice now...
4 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!
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4 months ago
I can`t believe it! SO booked two tickets and we`re going to the opera on March 15th! _ It was supposed to be a surprise but he was so happy that those tickets were still available that he couldn`t sit quiet and told me:P I don`t know the title though. I`ve decided not to check – surprise is a surprise;)
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