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A Night At The Opera

By Patricia Kennedy

Real Estate Agent with RLAH@properties AB95346

May 06, 2015 01:14 PM

One of the fun things about having a friend in the National Opera's Orchestra is a chance to see free operas from time to time. Tonight it was Rossini's La Cenerentola - Cinderella meets Italian Opera.

In this version, there are two evil stepsisters and a buffoon of a stepfather trying to reach Easy Street by marrying one of his daughter's off to the prince. If you are a little intimidated by opera, this is a wonderful introduction to this amazing art form.

And the audience was full of fun people. I met one of the company's voice teachers - she is about to have knee replacement surgery and we swapped phone numbers. I also got to meet one of the costume designers as well as Cinderella's understudy.

Of course, they would have thrown me out if I'd tried to get a photo of the production, so the bust of JFK will have to do!

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Interesting post - I have never thought much about opera before, but this really does sound like something worth a try.

May 06, 2015 01:20 PM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I have never gone to one but it is on my buckey list.

May 06, 2015 01:22 PM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Bob, it occurred to me that this would be a fun opera to see with a 5-year old kid. Even though it's in Italian, it's easy to follow. The sub-titles help! OK, so maybe a little older than 5 so the kid knows how to read the sub titles.

May 06, 2015 01:45 PM

William, being a musician, I've been to my share and played in many pit orchestras. If you're going to fulfill your bucket list, I'd pick a classic production. A lot of the older productions are being set in New York City tenements with minimal scenery. But the costumes and scenery of the older versions are what I think makes opera so enjoyable.

May 06, 2015 01:47 PM

Claude Labbe

RLAH / @properties - Washington, DC

Realty for Your Busy Life

Cinderella's understudy.

That's an interesting idea to consider, if I simply think of it outside of theatre, and simply as an idea.

The Kennedy is a great resource to have; good to know you were able to take advantage of it.

May 06, 2015 02:16 PM

Noah Seidenberg

Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL

Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Thought it was the Marx brothers first then saw that your post has some really good information Patricia.

May 06, 2015 02:56 PM

Joe Petrowsky

Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT

Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Pat. Went a couple of times, just couldn't get into it, but my wife loves it, goes with some of her friends.

May 06, 2015 08:37 PM

Sally K. & David L. Hanson

EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI

WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

It is an enjoyable and very different from any other entertainment experience.

May 06, 2015 08:39 PM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Patricia. You are indeed lucky to see world class productions in a beautiful venue. Neat! I have Tanglewood.

May 06, 2015 10:50 PM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I must admit I am not a real opera fan, but I am sure it was a great time for you!

May 06, 2015 11:57 PM

Tammie White, Broker

Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN

Franklin TN Homes for Sale

My daughter is a classical vocal performer--opera. She just graduated college and will be working for Central City Opera this summer. Unbelievably, Tom White and I have never attended the opera.

May 17, 2015 01:10 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Pat I love Classical Music and have been exposing Diane to it for the past 20 years in small dosses....took her a few times to the Opera and her favorite is Madama Butterfly:), Endre

May 31, 2015 11:23 AM

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