Chairman Kaga wrote:My kinda opera
The Todd wrote:Dee E. Goppstober wrote:Do any of you guys know Yma Sumac?
I don't, but opera is still very new to me. I'll have to check this link out later. Thanks, Dee!
Al_Shut wrote:I don't know why but I can't sit through a full opera, even when I like it (gave several a try when there were a lot of opera recordings on TV last summer) but I have no problem with opera movies. Why aren't there more of them?
At least peasants like me still have the gala evenings.
Dee E. Goppstober wrote:Al_Shut wrote:I don't know why but I can't sit through a full opera, even when I like it (gave several a try when there were a lot of opera recordings on TV last summer) but I have no problem with opera movies. Why aren't there more of them?
At least peasants like me still have the gala evenings.
What's an opera movie?
The only opera I saw for real was Turandot. That was awesome- because it was in this huge old opera-house and I was kind of swept away by the ambience, the voices and the set. On tv I could never concentrate on them either.
Al_Shut wrote:Dee E. Goppstober wrote:Al_Shut wrote:I don't know why but I can't sit through a full opera, even when I like it (gave several a try when there were a lot of opera recordings on TV last summer) but I have no problem with opera movies. Why aren't there more of them?
At least peasants like me still have the gala evenings.
What's an opera movie?
The only opera I saw for real was Turandot. That was awesome- because it was in this huge old opera-house and I was kind of swept away by the ambience, the voices and the set. On tv I could never concentrate on them either.
An opera filmed as an movie instead of recording a live stage performance with a camera.
edit- prime example Trollflötjen (The Magic Flute)
LaDracul wrote:If you are ever able to find it, watch it. I think Miss Dessay's voice is wonderful.
junesquad wrote:Well, it wasn't exactly an opera, but my wife and I went to see a Broadway musical yesterday. It was phenomenal. Wicked. It's the untold story of the witches of Oz: Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West and Galinda, the good witch. The tag line is "So Much Happened Before Dorothy Dropped In." Great story, Great Music, solid 10/10. There is a book on which the musical is based, but don't settle for the book because the two are EXTREMELY different and, frankly, the musical blows the book out of the water. Catch it at a city near you.
minstrel wrote:junesquad wrote:Well, it wasn't exactly an opera, but my wife and I went to see a Broadway musical yesterday. It was phenomenal. Wicked. It's the untold story of the witches of Oz: Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West and Galinda, the good witch. The tag line is "So Much Happened Before Dorothy Dropped In." Great story, Great Music, solid 10/10. There is a book on which the musical is based, but don't settle for the book because the two are EXTREMELY different and, frankly, the musical blows the book out of the water. Catch it at a city near you.
Plant!
Rorschach77 wrote:they have started broadcasting performances via linkup at Regal Cinemas around the country. I am particularily looking forward to seeing La Boheme(my favorite) in April right before my birthday.
Rorschach77 wrote:I have to say I'm simultaniously blown away and not that there is an opera thread on here! I mean, I figured there were well-rounded geeks lurking about the forum! TheTodd, with what you said about just getting into opera, i'm reminded of Pretty Woman. No, I don't think you look like Julia Roberts. But there is the scene when Gere takes her to the opera and says something along the lines that opera has two effects, either you love it or you don't. Now, those who don't will come to appreciate it for what it is, but those who love it...it becomes part of their soul. I always thought that was appropriate and I bring it up constantly to my friends when I try and explain what I do. I am actually an opera singer. Classically trained, bachelors in music, all that. And I just wanted to say that if anyone that DOESN'T live near the Met in N.Y. (if it's still there...I think Cloverfield ate it...), they have started broadcasting performances via linkup at Regal Cinemas around the country. I am particularily looking forward to seeing La Boheme(my favorite) in April right before my birthday. ANYWHO...I just saw how long this post is...i'll shut up now....wow, I can rant, huh?
junesquad wrote:Rorschach77 wrote:I have to say I'm simultaniously blown away and not that there is an opera thread on here! I mean, I figured there were well-rounded geeks lurking about the forum! TheTodd, with what you said about just getting into opera, i'm reminded of Pretty Woman. No, I don't think you look like Julia Roberts. But there is the scene when Gere takes her to the opera and says something along the lines that opera has two effects, either you love it or you don't. Now, those who don't will come to appreciate it for what it is, but those who love it...it becomes part of their soul. I always thought that was appropriate and I bring it up constantly to my friends when I try and explain what I do. I am actually an opera singer. Classically trained, bachelors in music, all that. And I just wanted to say that if anyone that DOESN'T live near the Met in N.Y. (if it's still there...I think Cloverfield ate it...), they have started broadcasting performances via linkup at Regal Cinemas around the country. I am particularily looking forward to seeing La Boheme(my favorite) in April right before my birthday. ANYWHO...I just saw how long this post is...i'll shut up now....wow, I can rant, huh?
I actually watched Pretty Woman with my wife today and we were talking about the quote. You are right that it is appropriate...
"People's reactions to opera the first time they see it is very dramatic. They either love it or they hate it. If they love it, they will always love it. If they don't, they may learn to appreciate it, but it will never become part of their soul."
Rorschach77 wrote:junesquad wrote:Rorschach77 wrote:I have to say I'm simultaniously blown away and not that there is an opera thread on here! I mean, I figured there were well-rounded geeks lurking about the forum! TheTodd, with what you said about just getting into opera, i'm reminded of Pretty Woman. No, I don't think you look like Julia Roberts. But there is the scene when Gere takes her to the opera and says something along the lines that opera has two effects, either you love it or you don't. Now, those who don't will come to appreciate it for what it is, but those who love it...it becomes part of their soul. I always thought that was appropriate and I bring it up constantly to my friends when I try and explain what I do. I am actually an opera singer. Classically trained, bachelors in music, all that. And I just wanted to say that if anyone that DOESN'T live near the Met in N.Y. (if it's still there...I think Cloverfield ate it...), they have started broadcasting performances via linkup at Regal Cinemas around the country. I am particularily looking forward to seeing La Boheme(my favorite) in April right before my birthday. ANYWHO...I just saw how long this post is...i'll shut up now....wow, I can rant, huh?
I actually watched Pretty Woman with my wife today and we were talking about the quote. You are right that it is appropriate...
"People's reactions to opera the first time they see it is very dramatic. They either love it or they hate it. If they love it, they will always love it. If they don't, they may learn to appreciate it, but it will never become part of their soul."
Thaaaaaaaaaaat's it!!!!
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