One of the interests that Dom and I have shared our entire married life is the Opera. We have been very fortunate to go to operas at some of the greatest opera houses in the world and have witnessed performances by some of the world’s finest singers.
For the last few years we have been going to the Met Opera in HD when it is broadcast on Saturday afternoons. These are live streaming performances from the Metropolitan Opera. Today we were fortunate enough to see Bizet’s, The Pearl Fishers. This opera has not been performed at the Met in 100 years.
It opened with the orchestra’s overture. The stage was magically transformed into the ocean with pearl fishers swimming.
It was absolutely mesmerizing. The stage was then transformed into a pearl fishing village and one of the most beautiful tenor/baritone duets is sung. One of the things that makes this duet so outstanding that it is about the love between the two friends.
Unfortunately, the friendship is soon to be sorely tested by the arrival of a priestess to the village who becomes both of their love interest.
Fortunately, after very many trials, friendship prevails and the opera end well with no one losing their life. This I might add is highly unusual.
If you get a chance, there is a repeat of this performance at some movie theaters that carry these Fathom Events. It is on Wednesday Evening of next week. It is a must see.
Bernadette
We saw this at the Seattle Opera this fall. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it, even though it’s not well known. We’ve been meaning to check out some of the Met Operas in HD. Your post encourages me.
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I will look to see if I can find it. You’ve made it so enticing. And happy for you that you got to see it!
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Bernadette, I loved your review of the opera. I have always wanted to attend at least one showing but have not had the opportunity even though I live on Long Island. Maybe one day, I will find my way to a night of pure entertainment.
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Carol, As artistic as you are, I know you would enjoy it.
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I’ve never been to the opera. I’ll have to put it on my bucket list. This sounds like it was an awesome story. 🙂
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How wonderful! I haven’t been to an opera either. I have seen a few on tv, but one day I will need to go in person.
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That is so exciting that you have shared something so special throughout marriage! I have never been to an opera but it sure looks lovely! Thanks for taking me along!
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My brother lives in Seattle and loved this opera (he’s an opera fanatic). We’re headed to Seattle tomorrow to see The Marriage of Figaro with him – my first opera. Can’t wait. 🙂
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Oh that is a fun one to see for a first opera. Lots of lively and easily recognizable music. Enjoy. We are scheduled for a blizzard here tomorrow. I will post pictures.
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