Vienna Opera

Old Apr 12th, 2003, 11:24 PM
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I am meeting my aunt in Vienna for one night only. Neither of us are opera afficionados but we'd like to do something special for our one evening. We have the choice of seeing Jonny spielt auf at the Wiener Staatsoper,Der Bettelsudent at the Volksoper or Zaide at the Wiener Kammeroper. Another option is to see a concert at Schonnbrunn or Hofburg. Any suggestions?
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Old Apr 13th, 2003, 09:55 AM
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It would probably depend on what the concert program was and the performers for me to decide, but given that choice I can tell you I'd definitely choose Johnny spielt auf, then Zaide, then a concert, and lastly Der Bettelstudent.

This is just personal preference, though, but I really dislike operettas so would not want to go to Der Bettelstudent. I adore Mozart so would put Zaide second, even though that wasn't one of his most wellknown, bad Mozart is superior to a lot of things -- that opera wasn't finished, so at least won't be as long as some of them (like Marriage of Figaro--love the music but it's really long).

Johnny spielt auf, however, is one of the premier works in early 20th century modern jazz opera, I'd love to see it. They have Ozawa as conductor now, I believe, and I like him also.
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Old Apr 13th, 2003, 08:22 PM
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If you are not afficionados and want a truly enjoyable experience go to Der Bettelstudent. We have been to two different offerings at the Volksoper and have always found them fun and memorable. You will love the music in this operetta, it will give you tunes to hum and remember for a long time to come. Treat yourself to an apertif at the Volksoper cafe afterwards.
Above all, it is an operetta from a truly great Viennese period. Don't let the snobs talk you into something boring like Zaide or Jonny speilt. Truly, Der Bettelstudent is an experience not to be missed.
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I gather you are calling me a "snob" operaman, since I'm the only one who replied. My personal musical preferences have nothing to do with being a "snob" and I resent your name-calling. I don't care for the same kind of music you do, but I wouldn't feel any need to call you some name because we have different tastes.

My dislike for operettas has nothing to do with being a "snob" whatever that means. I simply dislike that genre of music, always have, always will. I have studied classical music for years and even played it professionally so I don't think it has anything to do with being a "snob".

Why do you feel it necessary to imply that yours is the only correct opinion and that someone who does not like light viennese operattas must be a "snob"?
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Old Apr 14th, 2003, 10:02 AM
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I prefer Mozart Symphonies to almost anything. Having said that, I wish to thank both Operaman and especially Christina for their contributions to this site.

Christina is very knowlegeable about many things, as well as music and she contributes here without shouting.
 
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Christina;
Not implying anything of the kind about you. I sing in many operas from Mozart to Lehar. As the original poster said he was not a real afficionado I recommended what I felt would be a good choice for a novice and would be an excellent reflection of a classic Viennese period.
Sorry if you took offense, none was intended toward you.
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To Operaman,

Any and all that like classical music in any form are all A. O.K. with me.

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lynlor;
Thanks for the kind words. You know, I love almost every kind of classical music. In Austria they really do have some of the best performers if you are there at the right time of year and know where to look. We were last in Vienna Dec 27 - Jan 3 and got to see Emmerich Kalman's "Grafin Maritza" at the Volksoper, wonderful stuff. Love that city, Wien.
Although I'm partial to Salzburg, Grein, Enns, Aschach an der Donau and Durnstein to name a few more. I hope to be back summer of 2004 to explore more.
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