elanorelle Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I love Opera! Often we have Opera performances here in Victoria every year and my fave has to be Don Giovanni by Mozart and Defledermaus (its an Opereta I know) They are funny at times, clever, and I so love the music! I played in the Pit Orchestra for a children's Opera , Noah's Flood when I was 11. Also got to watch the set being made for the Defledermaus when I was young (friends with prinicpal clarinetist) and there was a bet who was going to take the big paper mache 12 foot bat home! I so wanted it! We have a fantastic opera Company Here in Victoria, that has spectacular productions and very good world Class Singers. Next year is The Magic Flute, which I am so going to. I love Mozart with a passion! He kind of reminds me of MIKA in many ways. as for Opera singers, well some of my favourite are local actually. Which is your favourite opera? Who is your favourite singer? Which is your favourite Aria or Piece? One of mine is Verdi's La Donna E Mobile have a look at these websites. They talk about our local troupe but also the best of Opera on Youtube for your enjoyment and knowledge! http://www.pov.bc.ca/flute.html The Magic Flute http://www.pov.bc.ca/thais.html Thais (has one of the most beautiful Violin Solos ever written) http://www.pov.bc.ca/semele.html A baroque opera! its delightful! Mika always amazes me with his beautiful boy soprano voice. If Mika was to write an opera what would it be about I wonder? I think it could be quite dramatic! xxx Suzanne:) (this is from the ballet production but I love the poster) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngievV Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I also love Opera, going to see Madame Butterfly soon:naughty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elanorelle Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 I also love Opera, going to see Madame Butterfly soon:naughty: Puccini right? we did the humming chorus! its easy to learn in Choir! it so gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissable Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I don't know about singers and stuff but i love opera since i was 10... everybody calls me weird because i love opera, but whatever...makes me feel good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elanorelle Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 I don't know about singers and stuff but i love opera since i was 10... everybody calls me weird because i love opera, but whatever...makes me feel good. its so dramatic and out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*carrie* Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I love opera I'm the only one in my family that likes it, though, so I've never gotten to go to any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Clay Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 OPERA for EVERYONE . . . SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Take Me Out to the Opera The Washington National Opera naturally wants to increase the audience for opera in the nation's capital. To that end, its last couple seasons have featured a free simulcast of one of its productions via an immense screen on the National Mall. Large crowds have shown up, with better or worse results depending on the weather. This year, the company has just announced, it will slightly modify this program, by offering its free broadcast to crowds in Nationals Park . . . . . . in imitation of a similar initiative at San Francisco Opera. If you have always wanted to see an opera but found the price tag too daunting, mark your calendar for Opera in the Outfield, a week from Saturday, September 13 at 7 p.m. From your comfortable seat in the stands, you will see a live broadcast from the opening night of the company's new production of Verdi's classic opera, La Traviata. Let's just say that it cannot be more painful than watching the Nationals play. From now through September 10, you can also register for seating in the VIP section, although it is not required. The story follows a celebrated Parisian courtesan, Violetta Valéry (sung by the lovely soprano Elizabeth Futral, pictured), who falls in love with a young poet named Alfredo Germont (tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz). Their happiness is cut short by the opposition of Alfredo's father (baritone Lado Ataneli), hastening Violetta's inevitable death from consumption, that most operatic of diseases. It is a tragic, beautiful work, an excellent choice for an introduction to opera and a favorite of opera fans. Hopefully, there will be beer on sale, as opera drinking games could be a fun variation on the more placid experience of attending an opera. Every time someone hits a long high note, you take a drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Clay Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 bastards....... opera in english is so weird. I DO wonder in which language will MIKA choose to write his first opera! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Clay Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 . . .I DO wonder in which language will MIKA choose to write his first opera! THIS . . . NOT THIS . . . YEP, YEP, YEP . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Naectegale Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 The last opera I saw was at the Royal Opera House in April - it was a new opera by Harrison Birtwistle called "The Minotaur" - It was a depressing plot (lots of blood & gore & misery) but the music and general production was fab! I went to another new opera a few years ago- The Tempest by Thomas Ades - fabulous music and a really spectacular Ariel - check this on youtube: (and yes - she is singing the words in English!) xx N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Clay Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 . . . and yes, Mika said he'll write a musical in his thirties or before. So I'm looking forward to that, it will be about 2012 or 2013 AND THE MUSICAL WILL PLAY ON BOTH THE LONDON & BROADWAY STAGES! and HERE . . . near ME ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Clay Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 (edited) that would be great , i would definetly go to one of those places YEP, I SEE it clearly . . . . . . even if it makes me a little dizzy Edited January 17, 2009 by A. Clay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Clay Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 (edited) April 29th, 2009 Abu Dhabi, UAE, United Arab Emirates National Theater 8:00pm UAE Premiere of Mr McFerrin's new opera "BOBBLE" with a cast of 20 performers. Edited January 30, 2009 by A. Clay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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