tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post5915363554938308209..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Opera, The Morning After -- La Clemenza di Titomaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-72786654998110155702011-02-10T08:25:41.926-08:002011-02-10T08:25:41.926-08:00I love your opera posts and you manage to capture ...I love your opera posts and you manage to capture the excitement of being there and share the experience in a way that makes everything very real, and more than just words on a page, Magical.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-58178011567366188202011-02-09T00:05:03.719-08:002011-02-09T00:05:03.719-08:00frances! i posted my pics from the opera. i think ...frances! i posted my pics from the opera. i think you'd like to see them. i hope you don't mind i tell a little story about your mishap with the curtains. haha..it was so cute! and vivian captured my reaction so well. :)))<br /><br />nikjillb.blogspot.comnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921621586356353567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-24168143711235523272011-02-08T07:32:24.776-08:002011-02-08T07:32:24.776-08:00Susan, yours is such a thoughtful voice I can'...Susan, yours is such a thoughtful voice I can't imagine you offending. The work you do with young musicians sounds very rewarding -- both important and exciting to nurture them at those early stages of their careers. <br />nik: Yes, Girl in a Red Dress, such a striking photo, such a striking girl! <br />Alison: Ah, the London stage . . . and yes, you should get yourself to an opera, I agree!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-18973707100665055262011-02-07T04:55:34.704-08:002011-02-07T04:55:34.704-08:00I have to say the more of these posts I read the m...I have to say the more of these posts I read the more tempted I am to dip a toe in the opera world. I would have to start with Mozart of course; I love a melody, no matter how many notes! And lets face it living in London I have no excuse.<br />I too am mesmerised by the mechanics of the stage, for me it's as much part of the experience as the play itself. I once went to see a play at The National where the stage was applauded each change over, deservedly so.indigo16https://www.blogger.com/profile/16982477144454205765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-38397561959166926152011-02-06T23:11:51.358-08:002011-02-06T23:11:51.358-08:00frances! always nice to see you! :) i had a lovely...frances! always nice to see you! :) i had a lovely time blogging with you and stacey. you should have stayed for the after party on stage, met some of the singers, but i know bacchus was calling! luv ur post. ps- i like the pic of the girl in the red dress. ;)<br /><br />nikjillb.blogspot.comnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921621586356353567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-90593745409382699602011-02-06T18:30:03.760-08:002011-02-06T18:30:03.760-08:00I'm back, because I worried about offending an...I'm back, because I worried about offending and want to be really careful about that in writing publicly.<br /><br />You are right that we may possibly lose out voice-wise. Opera is such an intriguing combination of visual and musical art. The music is what's most important, as you noted, but the visual does matter. <br /><br />I've seen the same trend -- fewer larger singers. I hope it's because the competition is so fierce that we are not losing voice, just extending opportunity to other artists who appeal both vocally and visually.<br /><br />That said, the voice is its own art form, independent of physical appearance. I shudder to think that in today's opera, we'd possibly miss out on Ella Fitzgerald, because of her size, if we were only able to access her gift via opera and she was blocked due to size.<br /><br />I do like your idea that the voice will find its way.<br /><br />In our choir (Episcopal church), we work with young artists -- typically graduates of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music -- and feel passionate about supporting them in their vocal careers, including hosting fund raising recitals at our home or other venues. The singers come in all shapes and sizes, and that's actually part of the fun!Susan Tinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900811284963063686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-72279933374708905852011-02-06T17:32:53.363-08:002011-02-06T17:32:53.363-08:00Hostess: Although I was up way too early (before 6...Hostess: Although I was up way too early (before 6!), I did relax very well today, including a great massage by my daughter, an RMT-in-training. Hope your weekend was lovely as well.<br />Pseu: Sounds like a plan!<br />Susan: Since we've been going regularly to the opera, the last five years, I guess, I've been struck by how few of those larger singers are seen anymore. In fact, although I take your point, and it's an important one, I sometimes worry that our "look-ism" must make it hard for some careers, which may be our loss voice-wise. Although perhaps a truly wonderful voice will always make itself heard. I wonder . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-14354358930459624032011-02-06T14:40:23.498-08:002011-02-06T14:40:23.498-08:00I don't love recitativo either.
One thing I w...I don't love recitativo either.<br /><br />One thing I will say about physicality of the women is that if the Soprano is very, very large, I have a difficult time suspending disbelief if she's meant to be the love interest. I know it's not fair, but it's just how I feel, no matter how fabulous the voice. I feel the same way when there are larger ballerinas in smaller companies thudding across the stage.Susan Tinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900811284963063686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-64778061649526466772011-02-06T10:39:45.983-08:002011-02-06T10:39:45.983-08:00materfamilias, your write-ups are giving me a new ...materfamilias, your write-ups are giving me a new appreciation for opera in general, despite not having seen the performances in particular. I'd love someday to attend a performance with you and obtain the benefit of some of your knowledge and insight.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-23163693248206260492011-02-06T10:07:26.571-08:002011-02-06T10:07:26.571-08:00I have followed the past 3 posts of the Opera...an...I have followed the past 3 posts of the Opera...and it's all so exciting...and the sets and those tulips, masses and masses of beauty.<br /><br />I am thinking that you must be sleeping late today, resting up after all that excitement.<br /><br />Hope that you have a relaxing day today.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.com