Login   |   Register   |   

Opera

Started by: jo anne (34699) 

Heritage Opera present The Barber of Seville, set in 19th century Seville, sung in a brand new English translation, with a cast of 9 professional singers, and accompanied by piano.

Haigh Hall, Wigan, Monday 27th May at 7.30 pm (WW News)

* Trailer *

I've never yet been to an opera - what's your experience?

Started: 25th Apr 2013 at 09:12

Posted by: momac (12409) 

Hi jo anne.my brother took me to see Puccini's 'La Boheme' some years ago..a beautiful opera,I've since lost my brother..every time he came to our house he would start singing it..lovely memories.

Replied: 25th Apr 2013 at 09:23

Posted by: jo anne (34699) 

Hello Momac, personal experience like that does make it very special.

Opera's never really grabbed me - from what I've seen on TV - though last weekend I was captivated by a performance of The Flower Duet on The Voice UK.

I suspect some might consider me a Philistine, but as Heritage Opera's The Barber of Seville is an English translation I think I'd be more likely to appreciate it. It looks to be quite humourous & fun.

Replied: 25th Apr 2013 at 10:55

Posted by: momac (12409) 

Believe it or not Jo Anne,it was sung in English..and modernised..motor bikes on the stage etc, I'd sooner have it in it's original language,but loved it just the same.

Replied: 25th Apr 2013 at 11:01

Posted by: jo anne (34699) 

That sounds brilliant, Momac - if it's a good translation, the opera being sung in English would only add to the production for me.

Replied: 25th Apr 2013 at 11:07

Posted by: momac (12409) 

You'll enjoy it Jo Anne.

Replied: 25th Apr 2013 at 12:46

Posted by: 0 years (inactive)

Went to see Carmen last night in Manchester. It was my first Opera visit and whilst I will not rule out going again it was not really my thing. Horses for courses I suppose. The wife loved it though. She is the cultured one!

Replied: 28th Apr 2013 at 12:56

Posted by: veg grower (inactive)

I love this from Puccini's opera 'Gianni Schicchi'....

Mio Babbino Caro - Maria Callas

The translation is quite moving - I think

Replied: 28th Apr 2013 at 13:41

 

Note: You must login to use this feature.

If you haven't registered, why not join now?. Registration is free.