Do you like opera?

@Asylum (47893)
Manchester, England
October 27, 2006 6:59pm CST
Are there any opera lovers on MyLot? If so, which composers and/or performers do you appreciate the most? Personally I am a lover of Puccini and therefore prefer the artists who are suited to this type of music, such as Plácido Domingo or Jussi Bjorling. Nevertheless I do enjoy a wide variety that encompasses such composers as Tchaikovsky, Saint Saens and many more.
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isasice
@isasice (2015)
• Iceland
7 Nov 06
Not too often maybe but I go to the opera at least once a year. Went to one a few weeks ago but can't remember the English name of it.
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
10 Nov 06
I rarely use the english names anyway. Nice to know that someone here at Mylot appreciates quality music.
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isasice
@isasice (2015)
• Iceland
12 Nov 06
Ok so I'll give you the Icelandic name then lol. The last opera I saw was "Brottnámið úr kvennabúrinu" or "Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail, W.A. Mozart.
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
12 Nov 06
That would be The Abduction fron the Seraglio, which is an opera that I have not listened to. Mozart is not really my type of music.
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sbeauty
@sbeauty (5865)
• United States
12 Nov 06
I've never had the opportunity to go to an opera. They don't do opera anywhere in my state that I'm aware of. I do like the rich voices of opera tenors I've heard, though. My dad used to be a huge fan of Pavarotti.
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
12 Nov 06
Pavarotti certainly has a good voice, but I prefer the richer timbres of such tenors as Plácido Domingo or Jussi Bjorling.
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isasice
@isasice (2015)
• Iceland
13 Nov 06
Domingo and Pavarotti were very popular in my home when I was growing up. My parents saw them both life and were very impressed. I think Domingo is a better singer but there is something about Pavarotti that I can't explain, comfortable maybe.
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isasice
@isasice (2015)
• Iceland
12 Nov 06
Sbeauty I don't know how far from Indianola you are but check out www.dmno.com, the Des Moines Metro Opera. They seem to have a good selection for next year.
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Jemina
@Jemina (5770)
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9 Mar 08
I love operas. When I was in Bangkok, I joined an opera choir and every year we perform Handel's Messiah to welcome the Christmas season. Also last year, October 2007, I had the privilege to sing Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and it was very majestic. I like both operas equally and I hope I can sing other composers' masterpiece as well.
Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
10 Mar 08
I do not tend to listen to either Beethoven or Handel as a rule, although I do realise and appreciate the quality of their compositions.
Jemina
@Jemina (5770)
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10 Mar 08
Oh that sad if you don't like them. I do wish I had more access to other operas. But soon I will, I hope.
suspenseful
@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
8 Nov 07
I love Opera. I bought a couple of Opera Cds and I put them on my hard drive in the Flac format so I can listen to them anytime I want. I do not have a favorite opera singer, but I prefer tenors and sopranos, and I like Italian operas, the best. I do love Puccini, Verdi, and Bizet the best, because they are the ones I know the best. As for artists, my favorites are Placido Domingo, Renee Fleming, Pavarotti, and Renata Tebaldi.
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asawako48162
@asawako48162 (3321)
• United States
25 Mar 08
no, we don't lie this long hair music. our music has been in the modern rock and roll and country western genre. long hair music is good in the background of movies or in the elevator music but most people i know don't even know Puccini but that is show business
Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
6 Apr 08
Yes, the Ride of the valkyre was very popular for that reason and is often shown in use in films about Vietnam.
asawako48162
@asawako48162 (3321)
• United States
25 Mar 08
opps. but i do like Richard Wagner....and some Beethoven Wager we played from the helocopters when we were in Viet Nam.. it was most impressive
Joopa20
@Joopa20 (138)
• United States
10 Nov 07
No not really. I know Josh, from Drake and Josh loves her. Or are you talking about the Opera website? Anyways enjoy your stay at mylot! And see you guys around. Also, I need some friends. Could anybody please be my friend?
Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
10 Oct 15
No, I am talking about the music genre opera, such as Madama Butterly or Aida.