“Due to illness,” Betsy Ann Bobolink is “unable” to “perform,” so the role of chat coordinator will be taken by Cesar Romero‘s bastard grandson Mervyn (not pictured), who thanks you for your indulgence. Read more »
And standing in the door of La Casa della Cieca (pictured) was little Betsy Ann Bobolink, who, instead of lisping “Trick or treat!”, drawled affectedly, “In the spirit of mutual respect and commonality that so pervades our modern society, and has even at times crept onto these pages, here’s what’s available for listening (and chatting)…” Read more »
It is with great disappointment that Betsy Ann Bobolink (second from right) must cancel this week’s listing of Saturday opera performances, however, after listening to seven performances of the extremely taxing title role in Donizetti’s Anna Bolena at The Metropolitan Opera, she has been ordered to go on 10 days of vocal rest by her doctor. In the meantime, La Cieca suggests you consult Operacast and then go as usual to La Casa della Cieca.
“Oh dear, dear, busy, busy busy,” said Bessie Bunny as she slipped into her pinafore. “Everyone will be at the HDTV today, and I shall have to chat all by myself. And look how early things start!
Tonight’s the night, cher public: the prima of the Met’s new Don Giovanni, conducted by fabulous Fabio Luisi and featuring that leading candidate for Einspringer of the Year, Peter Mattei. The fun begins at 7:30, both on Sirius/XM and on the Met’s Live Stream, and the effete will want to sharpen their knives in anticipation of the chat at La Casa della Cieca.
Oh wow! It’s “Rob Besserer Week” on The Internet. The world’s favorite Silent Opera Star is featured in a wide variety of offerings.
Today Our Own Betsy inaugurates the F-K* rating system (*for “F-fete K-nives.”)
Tonight’s the night, cher public, traditionally the busiest of the year here at parterre. Complete details on the opening night performance of Anna Bolena after the jump.
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