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NeilB Mar 13th, 2009 03:08 AM

Opera in Verona
 
I'm going to Verona in July and was wondering if anyone could say which opera would be best to see at the roman arena : Aida, Tosca or Carmen?
Also what is the dress code in the seated area. Would a linen suit be too casual? Would shirtsleeves be frowned upon?
Would the back of the floor area be better or worse than the numbered seats on the Arena terraces?
Thanks all for your advice.

franco Mar 13th, 2009 03:38 PM

Definitely not Tosca, which is not at all suited for the arena. Aida or Carmen, that's a matter of casts IMO.
Sorry, can't help with your other questions (I'm always buying cheap tickets, on the steps).

NeilB Mar 17th, 2009 05:43 AM

Thanks for that Franco, think I'll go for Carmen - see you in the cheap seats !

franco Mar 17th, 2009 06:10 AM

Are you set on the cheap seats, too, now? Anyway, enjoy the performance!

Danie3633 Mar 17th, 2009 06:34 AM

When seated on the steps of the arena I just wore whatever I was wearing that day...
I saw Carmen and it was beautiful


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