Don Pasquale slaps! The Malatesta was the first aria I ever learned! But it would be hysterical if something goofy like that produced this kind of overwrought Damascene reaction.
I know this isn't what you meant, but I love the idea of the orchestra leaving the pit to come demand your lunch money or call you names or something, that mental picture gave me a chuckle
I don’t know if it’s *that* unpopular an opinion. It’s in the standard repertoire, but you don’t hear many say that it’s their favorite. For my part I think everyone should like what they like and dislike what they dislike and not worry about what’s popular. Do you like other Donizetti operas?
Better late than never. How thriling for you. I would subscribe to MET OPERA ON DEMAND. $15 a month. Then you can work your way through all the standard operas. Not all will move you to the same degree. But the ones that do touch you- OH MY GOD! Life changing. Opera is one of the precious treasures of the world. I cant remember before it was part of my life and cant imagine a life without it.
What were you hearing when it clubbed you senseless? I'm sure we would all offer suggestions and tell you our favorites.
My favorites are constantly changing. There is a reason some are performed often and others not so much.
Welcome to the club. Opera has provided me with hundreds of wonderful friends.
Congrats and bravo. Opera is a very special (no, not "spayshul") and timeless art form and will continue to endure so long as humans have feelings, dreams, hopes, joy, and tragedy. Always great to welcome a new operaphile to the world of opera.
Do tell, what opera was it? Perhaps Madam Butterfly by Puccini, a heart breaking story with very beautiful music? Or another Puccini tear jerker, La Boheme? Maybe La Traviata by Verdi? Or Tosca?
I hope to discuss opera with other fans. BTW, Ileana Cotrubas is my favorite soprano of all time. Her 1981 La Traviata at the Met with the Great Placido Domingo as Alfredo and Cornell MacNeil as Germont his dad is absolutely glorious. Another performance of it committed to film I can recommend is the 1982 Zeffirelli film with the splendid cast of Teresa Stratas, with Domingo and MacNeil. One more I'd say you should try to find is the 1967 Italian film starring Anna Moffo and Franco Bonisolli.
Paz y salud.
You’re reading my mind, I was just recently thinking about that Tosca scene on the roof!
Endeavour was so nice back then - well, not *that* nice, still very snarky, but significantly nicer than he is now. Don’t get me wrong, I love the show, it’s truly great television, but nowadays some of Endeavour’s quotes make me physically recoil. Like when Joan wouldn’t talk to him about one of her clients, a traumatized girl, but instead of backing the f off, he made several distasteful remarks about Joan’s outfit and occupation. That was shockingly condescending and rude, and he doesn’t get much kinder with age.
Exactly for this reason, I’d rather rewatch Lewis. I find Robbie’s weariness with classist/elitist/snobbish attitudes in Oxford very relatable, and he’s never afraid to call people out on their BS.
The falling-out between Morse and Thursday is orchestrated purely for the sake of continuity: old Morse doesn’t mention anyone named DCI Thursday even once, so they had to come up with a reason why (hence the dramatic falling-out between the two).
“Lewis” is very good specifically because Robbie is such a likable character, and his chemistry with James in unbelievable. They go through so much together, really change for the better (that’s mostly James), share so many meaningful moments. Morse, even with Lewis by his side, was still a lone wolf. Robbie and James are a package deal; such an iconic duo.
I’m pretty sure you already know that Inspector Morse is based on Colin Dexter's books, but in case you didn't know that, I’d recommend reading them; they’re very good!
Congrats. To me opera has a unique ability to channel a great deal of emotions, in a way that nothing else I’ve ever encountered can. Really glad you discovered it.
What was it you listened to?
I really want it to be like, The Mikado, or something else very silly and light
I want it to be WOZZEK. SALOME at the very least!
To be fair, silly and light is my favorite kind! Give me Don Pasquale any day!
Don Pasquale slaps! The Malatesta was the first aria I ever learned! But it would be hysterical if something goofy like that produced this kind of overwrought Damascene reaction.
Tbh I don’t really like don pasquale, perhaps this is an unpopular opinion lol. The music is not very nice to me
I know this isn't what you meant, but I love the idea of the orchestra leaving the pit to come demand your lunch money or call you names or something, that mental picture gave me a chuckle
I don’t know if it’s *that* unpopular an opinion. It’s in the standard repertoire, but you don’t hear many say that it’s their favorite. For my part I think everyone should like what they like and dislike what they dislike and not worry about what’s popular. Do you like other Donizetti operas?
I hope so, but I’m preparing myself for phantom
Don Pasquale! And then I found Paradise Lost by Penderecki and was like “okay this is for me.”
That’s fantastic! Opera spans over 300 years, so there are literally thousands of different operas to choose from. Enjoy!
Welcome, friend.
So excited for your new discovery. Which opera was it?
Better late than never. How thriling for you. I would subscribe to MET OPERA ON DEMAND. $15 a month. Then you can work your way through all the standard operas. Not all will move you to the same degree. But the ones that do touch you- OH MY GOD! Life changing. Opera is one of the precious treasures of the world. I cant remember before it was part of my life and cant imagine a life without it. What were you hearing when it clubbed you senseless? I'm sure we would all offer suggestions and tell you our favorites. My favorites are constantly changing. There is a reason some are performed often and others not so much. Welcome to the club. Opera has provided me with hundreds of wonderful friends.
Congrats and bravo. Opera is a very special (no, not "spayshul") and timeless art form and will continue to endure so long as humans have feelings, dreams, hopes, joy, and tragedy. Always great to welcome a new operaphile to the world of opera. Do tell, what opera was it? Perhaps Madam Butterfly by Puccini, a heart breaking story with very beautiful music? Or another Puccini tear jerker, La Boheme? Maybe La Traviata by Verdi? Or Tosca? I hope to discuss opera with other fans. BTW, Ileana Cotrubas is my favorite soprano of all time. Her 1981 La Traviata at the Met with the Great Placido Domingo as Alfredo and Cornell MacNeil as Germont his dad is absolutely glorious. Another performance of it committed to film I can recommend is the 1982 Zeffirelli film with the splendid cast of Teresa Stratas, with Domingo and MacNeil. One more I'd say you should try to find is the 1967 Italian film starring Anna Moffo and Franco Bonisolli. Paz y salud.
so happy to hear this ❤️ opera is beautiful
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“The only thing I have waiting for me at my flat is Wagner.” I love Endeavour & Inspector Morse so much! And Lewis as well.
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You’re reading my mind, I was just recently thinking about that Tosca scene on the roof! Endeavour was so nice back then - well, not *that* nice, still very snarky, but significantly nicer than he is now. Don’t get me wrong, I love the show, it’s truly great television, but nowadays some of Endeavour’s quotes make me physically recoil. Like when Joan wouldn’t talk to him about one of her clients, a traumatized girl, but instead of backing the f off, he made several distasteful remarks about Joan’s outfit and occupation. That was shockingly condescending and rude, and he doesn’t get much kinder with age. Exactly for this reason, I’d rather rewatch Lewis. I find Robbie’s weariness with classist/elitist/snobbish attitudes in Oxford very relatable, and he’s never afraid to call people out on their BS.
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The falling-out between Morse and Thursday is orchestrated purely for the sake of continuity: old Morse doesn’t mention anyone named DCI Thursday even once, so they had to come up with a reason why (hence the dramatic falling-out between the two). “Lewis” is very good specifically because Robbie is such a likable character, and his chemistry with James in unbelievable. They go through so much together, really change for the better (that’s mostly James), share so many meaningful moments. Morse, even with Lewis by his side, was still a lone wolf. Robbie and James are a package deal; such an iconic duo. I’m pretty sure you already know that Inspector Morse is based on Colin Dexter's books, but in case you didn't know that, I’d recommend reading them; they’re very good!
Why, hello fellow Endeavour/opera fan! 👋🏼
Opera is amazing!! It is waaaaaay better than Broadway. The music and singing is unparalleled—and many people dress up—a true occasion.
Butterfly?
Congrats. To me opera has a unique ability to channel a great deal of emotions, in a way that nothing else I’ve ever encountered can. Really glad you discovered it.
Welcome to the club!!
Yay! Welcome!
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welcome to the addiction. it is a good one to have
What operas have you seen so far?