THE BORE

General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: Robo on August 10, 2012, 03:11:09 PM

Title: Opera (the singing and such)
Post by: Robo on August 10, 2012, 03:11:09 PM

I stayed up inappropriately late a few days ago watching a recent performance of Don Giovanni at the Met on PBS and it put me in the mood to watch some others.  Anybody have any favorite recorded performances—or just particular favorite operas?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cb1QmTkOAI

Title: Re: Opera (the singing and such)
Post by: Verdigris Murder on August 10, 2012, 03:23:05 PM

Opera and Videogames Robo. Opera and Videogames.

Title: Re: Opera (the singing and such)
Post by: Eric P on August 10, 2012, 03:49:33 PM

if you're in the DC area and are interested in live performances as well, sign up for this immediately

http://www.kennedy-center.org/wno/outreach/geno/

great seats super cheap until you turn 35.  I was able to get seats 4 rows back for a crazy take on MacBeth for $25 in addition to things where you can go to the Takoma Park school and watch rehearsals and get free food and drinks out of the deal

Title: Re: Opera (the singing and such)
Post by: Robo on August 10, 2012, 04:05:28 PM

Nice—thanks!

Title: Re: Opera (the singing and such)
Post by: Barry Egan on August 10, 2012, 06:30:59 PM

Le nozze di Figaro is still my absolute favorite.  This is the final scene.  I genuinely don't think it's worth worrying about being spoiled.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjQFYaCwOvM

Title: Re: Opera (the singing and such)
Post by: Verdigris Murder on August 10, 2012, 07:49:51 PM

Began. Is my quick reply.

Title: Re: Opera (the singing and such)
Post by: Barry Egan on August 10, 2012, 08:25:09 PM

:heart