Pelle Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 (edited) Well, for real. I'm going to watch Turandot tomorrow. The missus likes opera very much so I gave her that for a christmas present. For two reasons: 1: I knew she'd be very happy as she hasn't been able to go and watch an opera for many years. And she was overwhelmed so it's already worth it. 2: I don't listen to it myself, but thought that I have to see at least one in my lifetime so this is a good opportunity. Now, is there anyone in here who likes opera and/or has seen Turandot? She says that Puccini's among the most easy listening opera writers and a good one to start with. And her favourite. I don't really know what to expect. Edited December 28, 2012 by bickster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted December 27, 2012 Moderator Share Posted December 27, 2012 I saw the title, saw who posted it and was about to... but my assumption was wrong! I expect it'll be better than Queen... marginally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelle Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 Well, I just had to. But I feared it might put some people off from even reading it. Maybe I should edit the title a bit. :-P You know you're wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 quite dissapointed that it doesn't relate to queen I was hoping at least for the Marx brothers film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Great idea for a prezzie. You can DHUTWU now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 (edited) I'd DHUTWU now, and then have a mystery illness on Opera night in order to avoid having to suffer a pointless and outdated pile of pretentious ear-offending bullshit. But that's just me. Edited December 27, 2012 by CrackpotForeigner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colhint Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 opera is fantastic in my eyes. most people either love it or hate it. And its not a class thing as some thing. I have seen people in jeans and T shirts with tears of emotion rolling down their cheeks, Likewise I have seen people in the posh boxes talking all the way through, And it is so much better live. And earn yourself brownie points, don't mention Italia 90 when Nessun Dorma is sang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted December 27, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted December 27, 2012 I love instrumental classical music with a passion, but I absolutely do not get opera. I just hate that affected style of singing. In [foreign language] it's incomprehensible, in English it just sounds downright ludicrous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Depends on who's in it and the director. Mostly it's camp nonsense for me, but like anything - it ain't what you do, it's the way that you do it. If it works, like colhint says, it can be very moving. Le Martyre de Saint Sébastien - "Qui pleure mon enfant si doux" Spotify link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 First opera I saw was Don Giovanni when I was about 19 and whilst I didn't love it I didn't hate it either so will go and watch it now and again when the mood takes... Impressed my footie mates at a quiz one time when I knew the answer to "name beethovens only opera "as I'd been to see it the week before , which needless to say they weren't impressed with :-) Best opera I ever saw was in Venice though , saw the barber of Seville in a small intimate venue with an audience of about 20-25 people , you get to sit in amongst the orchestra and you changes rooms during the different acts so for the bedroom scene you all walk through with the characters ... When it came to one act Figero was actually leaning against me at some points whilst he was singing , seriously If I ever needed to impress a chick who liked opera that would be the place I'd take her ... In fact I'm convinced the performance I went to would convert someone who hated opera as well.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelle Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 Thanks for the answers, mates. And if Tony likes it then I just have to like it as I can't stand him being more cultural than me. I think it used to be a class thing before, a kind of aristocratic higher form of entertainment, but music isn't about class. Apart from maybe some form of music where the lyrics are far more important than the actual music. Already done that, Rob. Well, I hope I like it cause I told her that Carmen is going up here in the spring and she said that we have to go and watch it. But it's bombastic and maybe unsurprisingly enough I like bombastic music. And one thing with opera is that you won't get a part in it if you can't sing. Unlike that indie pop thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Already done that, Rob. Oh you dirty filthy Scando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 opera is fantastic in my eyes. most people either love it or hate it. And its not a class thing as some thing. I have seen people in jeans and T shirts with tears of emotion rolling down their cheeks, Likewise I have seen people in the posh boxes talking all the way through, And it is so much better live. And earn yourself brownie points, don't mention Italia 90 when Nessun Dorma is sang She should be earning herself brownie points by mentioning Italia 90 when Nessun Dorma is playing. Maybe then he'll let her do him up the wrong un? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Pegging Pelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted December 28, 2012 Moderator Share Posted December 28, 2012 I saw the title, saw who posted it and was about to... but my assumption was wrong! I expect it'll be better than Queen... marginally Devil and Deep Blue sea, that one. Cripes, a really unpleasant dilemma. I think I'd go with the Opera, just about. unless Icould sneak out, somehow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelle Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Well, it was a nice experience. We'll probably go again. Was quite surprised that this piece was in it: Not as good as with Pavarotti but good enough and it made me shiver.Beautifull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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