Mirror, mirror
La Cieca is just back from the HD of Don Giovanni from La Scala: excellent singing through the whole cast, strong conducting (if tending to the slow side) by Daniel Barenboim, and a smart, chic production from Robert Carsen that frankly makes Michael Grandage look like an utter bumpkin. The presentation will repeat here in New York (and elsewhere) in coming days.
Speaking of HD broadcasts:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/dec/08/opera-big-screen-peter-gelb
“This season, you can watch nearly all the Met’s shows in the cinema; Angela Gheorghiu in Gounod’s Faust screens tomorrow.”
ROFLMAO!!!
Funny ACD post on opera-l by Rich Lowenthal:
From the AP:
“Congress today approved the passage of a constitutional amendment that
would replace the Supreme Court with A. C. Douglas. This follows on an
earlier bill that replaced the entire appellate court system with Mr.
Douglas. According to the bill’s sponsor, ‘We’ve all been impressed with Mr.
Douglas’s ability to comprehend the thoughts and intentions of any historic
figure. The new system will be far more efficient, as he can give us an
instant verdict, without the annoyance of other points of view.’ Court
decisions will be announced on Mr. Douglas’s blog.
In a related development, the Vatican announced that Papal pronouncements
would from now on be vetted by Mr. Douglas. According to a Vatican
spokesman, ‘We’re still a bit embarrassed about that whole Joan of Arc
thing.’
Reached for comment, Mr. Douglas, who was busy interpreting a set of ancient
Ugaritic inscriptions, repeated what he had said previously, then added,
‘See how easy that is?’”
I don’t want to offend anyone, but I’m sure I can’t be the only poster confused at how many posts in the last couple of days have been dedicated to what appears to be a feud which has taken place on another website.
On behalf of those of us who have never so much as seen Opera-L, might I request that spats which originated there, stay there?
Oh, but it’s a good show --
you might want to take a quick look.
amerjacquino: why? Why not limit reviews to parterrians and forget the
news-paper and magazine reviewers? The last I have heard, opera-l is part of the opera world and a major site for opera discussions. Also ACD does occasionally post here.,
Armer -- it’s like the Amazon function which finds recommendations based on what you have bought: you liked this feud, here is another one like it.
LOL. ACD could also become the reviewer of choice for all newspapers. No need for opera houses to have press tickets — he knows without listening to a note whether the singers, production, conductors, and overall performance are in accordance with the composer’s intentions.
Ivy--great idea LOL
Yes, be still my heart.