NY Met: La Traviata Opera??
Oct 18th, 2001 | 12:15 PM
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Well, I took your suggestion and I am currently listening to the La Traviata CD, from our small town local library. Fortunately they had it--but no other operas. I like what I hear. I can only imagine this live! I will have my sister listen to it and read the synopsis.
However, what is current dresscode for the Met--extremely dressy, formal, or what's suitable--is it better to overdress or underdress?
However, what is current dresscode for the Met--extremely dressy, formal, or what's suitable--is it better to overdress or underdress?
Oct 18th, 2001 | 12:39 PM
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Andrea-------
Your descriptions of your former and present boyfriends was hilarious!!!Between "drooling on your shoulder", and recognizing some of the music from his Bugs Bunny days just cracked me up.
I was laughing so hard I had to go to the bathroom and get a kleenex to wipe my eyes. Thank you so much. You might have a future as a writer (think Dave Barry).
Dick
Your descriptions of your former and present boyfriends was hilarious!!!Between "drooling on your shoulder", and recognizing some of the music from his Bugs Bunny days just cracked me up.
I was laughing so hard I had to go to the bathroom and get a kleenex to wipe my eyes. Thank you so much. You might have a future as a writer (think Dave Barry).
Dick
Oct 18th, 2001 | 12:59 PM
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If the opinion of a non opera lover means anything, my dad (who was a Stanford Ph. D.) had little musical taste, but he liked the first act of La Boheme, the first act of La Traviata, and the triumphal march scene from Aida.
La Boheme has those two great arias by Rodolpho and Mimi, plus that stunning duet. Aida has that great march followed usually by some excellent ballet music. And I think we have commented well on Traviata, but let us not forget some great baritone singing by the elder Germont in the second act.
He might have been part liar, but if a talented baritone is singing the role, there is some beautiful music to be heard.
And Turandot has got to be one of the most under appreciated operas around!!
I heard/saw it in Paris with Patricia Racette as Liu, Jane Eaglen as Turandot, and Franco Farina as Calaf. Farina has a heroic voice, and the two ladies have powerful and beautiful voices.
La Boheme has those two great arias by Rodolpho and Mimi, plus that stunning duet. Aida has that great march followed usually by some excellent ballet music. And I think we have commented well on Traviata, but let us not forget some great baritone singing by the elder Germont in the second act.
He might have been part liar, but if a talented baritone is singing the role, there is some beautiful music to be heard.
And Turandot has got to be one of the most under appreciated operas around!!
I heard/saw it in Paris with Patricia Racette as Liu, Jane Eaglen as Turandot, and Franco Farina as Calaf. Farina has a heroic voice, and the two ladies have powerful and beautiful voices.
Oct 23rd, 2001 | 07:41 AM
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Business casual attire, or better. I would stay away from jeans. Not that they will turn you away, but you may feel out of place, especially if you are going on a Saturday night. Just a comment for those who seem to shy away from English speaking operas, I have seen 3 really terrific performances at the Met and City Opera: Peter Grimes, Porgy & Bess (one of my favorites), and last year's fabulous Baby Doe. Also, for dinner, you might want to try Rosa Mexicano right across the street (61 Columbus Ave @ 62nd St. 212-977-7700). Stunning, hip decor & not your usual run-of-the-mill Mexican. The guacamole is to die for.
