Well, spend at day at the opera today at His Majesty's Theatre. SWMBO won free tickets, in the upper dress circle right in front of the balcony, lovely old theatre heritage listed.
So did my duty and went along, although I like a lot of classical music, can't say I like opera, some of it was in Italian, German and English.
Couldn't help thinking I wished it was country and western, but it was free so can't really complain. Listening to people in the foyer and the way they dressed, most sounded and looked like they came from our more affluent suburbs, plenty of plums in mouths etc..
JRH said
12:07 AM Jun 27, 2013
Duh wrote:
Well, spend at day at the opera today at His Majesty's Theatre. SWMBO won free tickets, in the upper dress circle right in front of the balcony, lovely old theatre heritage listed.
So did my duty and went along, although I like a lot of classical music, can't say I like opera, some of it was in Italian, German and English.
Couldn't help thinking I wished it was country and western, but it was free so can't really complain. Listening to people in the foyer and the way they dressed, most sounded and looked like they came from our more affluent suburbs, plenty of plums in mouths etc..
I wonder what they did with the stones from the plums Mate.
Gerty Dancer said
12:14 AM Jun 27, 2013
In some countries opera is cheap entertainment for the ordinary people, dunno what makes it so "special" here.
Duh said
01:47 AM Jun 27, 2013
JRH wrote:
Duh wrote:
Well, spend at day at the opera today at His Majesty's Theatre. SWMBO won free tickets, in the upper dress circle right in front of the balcony, lovely old theatre heritage listed.
So did my duty and went along, although I like a lot of classical music, can't say I like opera, some of it was in Italian, German and English.
Couldn't help thinking I wished it was country and western, but it was free so can't really complain. Listening to people in the foyer and the way they dressed, most sounded and looked like they came from our more affluent suburbs, plenty of plums in mouths etc..
I wonder what they did with the stones from the plums Mate.
Gave them to the plebs to suck on I'd say John......
Opera still has a large following Gerty, but not my cup of tea, don't think you'd find too many of those I saw today in the RV set!!
GaryKelly said
04:49 PM Jun 27, 2013
I've never understood opera - it's not just the way the players communicate in song, but also the "unnatural" singing style. Maybe it has something to do with what James Morrison said about jazz... "if you try to understand it, you've missed the point". Meanwhile, I'll stick to rock n roll.
deconuts said
08:25 PM Jun 27, 2013
Duh wrote:
Well, spend at day at the opera today at His Majesty's Theatre. SWMBO won free tickets, in the upper dress circle right in front of the balcony, lovely old theatre heritage listed.
So did my duty and went along, although I like a lot of classical music, can't say I like opera, some of it was in Italian, German and English.
Couldn't help thinking I wished it was country and western, but it was free so can't really complain. Listening to people in the foyer and the way they dressed, most sounded and looked like they came from our more affluent suburbs, plenty of plums in mouths etc..
You don't have to have a plum in the mouth or live in an affluent suburb to enjoy opera. I definitely don't fit this description and I do love to listen to an italian opera occasionally, but I don't like those sung in German or English - just doesn't sound right. Many years ago a friend of mine invited me to go to the Sydney Opera House to see Verdi's La Boheme - my first opera and what a place to see/hear it. I new nothing about the story but I was able to work out was happening and I found myself moved to tears - the music/singing affected me so. As I said I do like some opera and classical music but I also love, love rock n roll. In fact we have joined several rock n roll clubs over the years and danced our socks off!! Unfortunately, Steve hates opera! But sometimes when I'm alone in the house I pop it on and have my moment.
Oooops. I meant to say Puccini's La Boheme, not Verdi. Just in case someone picks up on my boo-boo. Just goes to show I shouldn't watch Masterchef while writig on the forum!
-- Edited by deconuts on Thursday 27th of June 2013 09:50:27 PM
Duh said
10:00 PM Jun 27, 2013
Elvis is King Gary, Elvis was and still is IMHO......and some others too of course !!!
JRH said
11:39 PM Jun 27, 2013
Duh wrote:
Elvis is King Gary, Elvis was and still is IMHO......and some others too of course !!!
There was only one King and his name was Elvis.
Duh said
04:09 AM Jun 28, 2013
JRH wrote:
Duh wrote:
Elvis is King Gary, Elvis was and still is IMHO......and some others too of course !!!
There was only one King and his name was Elvis.
Nah.....there was King Kong John and a few other Kings (King Billy ???)
Duh said
04:12 AM Jun 28, 2013
deconuts wrote:
You don't have to have a plum in the mouth or live in an affluent suburb to enjoy opera. I definitely don't fit this description and I do love to listen to an italian opera occasionally, but I don't like those sung in German or English - just doesn't sound right. Many years ago a friend of mine invited me to go to the Sydney Opera House to see Verdi's La Boheme - my first opera and what a place to see/hear it. I new nothing about the story but I was able to work out was happening and I found myself moved to tears - the music/singing affected me so. As I said I do like some opera and classical music but I also love, love rock n roll. In fact we have joined several rock n roll clubs over the years and danced our socks off!! Unfortunately, Steve hates opera! But sometimes when I'm alone in the house I pop it on and have my moment.
Each to their own Kathryn, I do like classical music though and tenors, besides the three tenors, anyone remember the Great Caruso songs and Mario Lanza ?????
Gerty Dancer said
04:17 AM Jun 28, 2013
I'm with you deconuts... and I like .. no love... country music too!!!
herbie said
08:44 AM Jun 28, 2013
We all have different tastes in music, but to me listening to opera ,is no different than listening to a cat howling when it is on heat.!!!
I like some thing I can tap the finger to on the wheel of the 4be while driving and sing along to my hearts content ( out of tune I must add ) The other thing is I cannot not understand a word they are singing ( almost like listening to that head banging music )
chaslib said
05:42 PM Jun 28, 2013
definitely not interested in opera, but do enjoy light classical music and as someone who grew up listening to the music of the 60's I believe that is where my preferences rest.
Today's "noise" just leaves me cold ........ either give me something with lyrics I can understand or don't give me any lyrics at all. As you say - to each his own - life would be rather dull if we all shared the same likes and dislikes.
Well, spend at day at the opera today at His Majesty's Theatre. SWMBO won free tickets, in the upper dress circle right in front of the balcony, lovely old theatre heritage listed.
So did my duty and went along, although I like a lot of classical music, can't say I like opera, some of it was in Italian, German and English.
Couldn't help thinking I wished it was country and western, but it was free so can't really complain. Listening to people in the foyer and the way they dressed, most sounded and looked like they came from our more affluent suburbs, plenty of plums in mouths etc..
I wonder what they did with the stones from the plums Mate.
Gave them to the plebs to suck on I'd say John......
Opera still has a large following Gerty, but not my cup of tea, don't think you'd find too many of those I saw today in the RV set!!
Oooops. I meant to say Puccini's La Boheme, not Verdi. Just in case someone picks up on my boo-boo. Just goes to show I shouldn't watch Masterchef while writig on the forum!
-- Edited by deconuts on Thursday 27th of June 2013 09:50:27 PM
Elvis is King Gary, Elvis was and still is IMHO......and some others too of course !!!
There was only one King and his name was Elvis.
Nah.....there was King Kong John and a few other Kings (King Billy ???)
We all have different tastes in music, but to me listening to opera ,is no different than listening to a cat howling when it is on heat.!!!
I like some thing I can tap the finger to on the wheel of the 4be while driving and sing along to my hearts content ( out of tune I must add ) The other thing is I cannot not understand a word they are singing ( almost like listening to that head banging music )
definitely not interested in opera, but do enjoy light classical music and as someone who grew up listening to the music of the 60's I believe that is where my preferences rest.
Today's "noise" just leaves me cold ........ either give me something with lyrics I can understand or don't give me any lyrics at all. As you say - to each his own - life would be rather dull if we all shared the same likes and dislikes.