Just enjoy

[Chaszz]

AMBUSHING PEOPLE WITH A LITTLE CULTURE
On Saturday, April 24th, over 30 members of the Opera Company of Philadelphia Chorus and principal cast members from the upcoming production of La Traviata converged on the Reading Terminal Market Italian Festival. Wearing street clothes and blending in with the crowd, the artists swung into action after the first orchestral strains of the famed "Brindisi" were piped through the market, giving a rousing, surprise performance for hundreds of delighted onlookers who were there to enjoy the Italian delicacies and the everyday treats that the Reading Terminal Market  has to offer.  The four-minute piece won a thunderous ovation that included both laughter and tears from the audience.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zmwRitYO3w

[Chaszz]

OK, not a discussion topic. But not one reply? Nobody enjoyed this as much as my non-classical music listening friends, or my classical-listening non-opera listening friends?

[springrite]

This is great! I guess as long as there are no stabbing scenes, shooting scenes, no Salome or the final act of Fiery Angel, Opera on the Street (so to speak) can be lots of fun!

[bhodges]

Yes, this is wonderful!  It's like a Verdi flash mob.   

Thanks for posting this--don't know that I would have seen it otherwise. 

--Bruce

[Chaszz]

Well, gee, thanks, guys. Nice to get SOME comment...