It is mind boggling to me that I can drive from my home, for a measly ten minutes, and see this incredible production rather than having to hop on plane, travel to NYC, and cab it to Lincoln Center. While I believe that there is nothing better than a live performance, this has to be the next best thing; and it is like having a front row seat...only better because the audience is given aerial views of dance formations, occasional close-ups of the performers, back stage shots, and even interviews with the lead singers as they exit the stage. All that for $15. I'll take it! And no opera glasses needed.
The theater is sold-out and the parking lot full as we join local opera lovers, as well as a nation-wide audience, to witness a breathtaking performance of this not so familiar opera, a fact that does not lower the enjoyment quotient at all. The Met expects Armida to reach 250,000 viewers, and this 9 show season has sold 2.2 million tickets. Wow.
Next up? An encore performance of Carmen in July. I'm so there.
it seeems like you have so much fun,
ReplyDeleteglad to see you enjoy an entertaning day!
love the image of the opera!
I'm a huge fan of opera and think the Met's HD series is a fabulous concept!
ReplyDeleteI'm ashamed to say that I have never seen a 'live' opera. Not really my scene at all but I've sat through a few on TV simply to 'educate' myself. Maybe next time there's a huge production such as Carmen or Aida, I might spring for a ticket . . erm . .no . . probably not. It's very expensive!
ReplyDeleteoh amazing..know that was a lot of fun and would love to go sometime...
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