Opera Without Visuals

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July 15, 2008, 06:31:28 PM
Quote from: Hector on July 15, 2008, 03:57:49 AM
I couldn't agree more.

I have, also, sat in the opera house with my eyes closed on many occasions because the antics on stage were unbearable to watch.

Yes, at least you get some honest returns if the music's good.



Veit Bach-a baker who found his greatest pleasure in a little cittern which he took with him even into the mill and played while the grinding was going on. In this way he had a chance to have the rhythm drilled into him. And this was the beginning of a musical inclination in his descendants. JS Bach

Dancing Divertimentian

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July 15, 2008, 06:58:58 PM
Quote from: marvinbrown on July 15, 2008, 04:31:29 AM
  Sometimes, and you didn't hear this from me  ::), I'll turn the subtitles off and watch an opera on DVD.  I still need the visual aspects but for relaxing I don't want the hassle of having to read the libretto.

  marvin

Perfectly logical from my viewpoint.

But really I see no 'correct' way to experience opera. Visuals are fine but in their absence I find perfect contentment in the music. And always listening with libretto in hand (at home) really hasn't caught on with me. If I know the story I really don't need the blow by blow every time I listen. Although my comfy chair may have something to do with that... :)


Veit Bach-a baker who found his greatest pleasure in a little cittern which he took with him even into the mill and played while the grinding was going on. In this way he had a chance to have the rhythm drilled into him. And this was the beginning of a musical inclination in his descendants. JS Bach
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