i am working on an opinion

an opinion about opera that is.

i have been to two in my life.
i don't consider that enough to have figured out if i love it or not.
i mean, i have friends that LOVE it.
(i took one hoping she would rub off on me)

i have an old friend who was in new york city opera's production of seance on a wet afternoon by stephen schwartz (from wicked and aladdin). he was one of the singers and was incredible. the entire cast was incredible for that matter.

(me with singer friend, todd wilander)

i don't really know what i think of english opera.
it was a bit jarring to have operatic voice singing, "billy" over and over again. as much as i am not accustomed to the genre, the voices were amazing.... and the show riveting. the lead soprano was .... phew... amazing.

and one of the fun things about knowing a cast member, is getting to go back stage.
um... shaking hands with stephen schwartz.
...and sitting on the rather spectacular set.

throw in a super bizarre party upstairs with hipsters, provocative photo exhibit, and free jack & soda....

what a night.
maybe next time i'll bring my hubbie.
my friend is coming back next spring for macbeth at the metropolitan opera... i've already put in my reservation.

Comments

marmie/mimi said…
How awesome!!!!!! Who knew a lil' Arcadia boy could end up "famous"!
6:05 PM EDT
Danielle said…
People love opera for all sorts of different reasons. You don't have to embrace all aspects to love opera. I love it for the whole experience, but I could never sit with an afficionado and discuss.
9:16 PM EDT
Mama V said…
that's amazing! seems like, even though you're not sure how you feel, you can appreciated the experiences.

and i've been having a hard time getting used to schwartz's new opera title. could they have come up with something better?! way too many opportunities for bad puns. ;)
7:59 AM EDT
Goes On Runs said…
i looked up the title (because mama v, i totally agree with you... terrible title!) and it is a british film from 1964 that is based upon a novel by mark mcshane. and there you have it.
9:06 AM EDT
Mama V said…
oh! good detective work! there HAD to be a good reason! ;)
5:07 PM EDT
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