Comments on: Madam Butterfly

By: No longer an Opera Virgin « Scraps of Mind

No longer an Opera Virgin « Scraps of Mind — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:03:03 +0000

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Turandot...or, "Mastermind: Chinese style" « Scraps of Mind — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:00:52 +0000

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By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 11:53:24 +0000

I’ve only seen one opera myself, but it’s nice to read about. Stunning layout!

By: Janine

Janine — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:44:24 +0000

I am a opera virgin and would love to see one. I saw Madam Butterfly two years ago at the ballet and fell in love with the story. It sounded like a wonderful night.

By: kitkat

kitkat — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 09:20:18 +0000

It sounds like you had a wonderful night out. I have never been to an opera but it is definitely something I would like to do. Great layout Karen.

By: Orrinda Stockton

Orrinda Stockton — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:07:37 +0000

Hi, Karen–What a cool layout. I really like the addition of the tickets. I haven’t seen “Butterfly” but am very familiar with the story. I saw “Miss Saigon” a few years ago and felt like I’d been hit in the stomach when the helicopter took off. I sat there with tears running down my cheeks. “Theater” had done it’s magic and sucked me in.

By: Becky Adams

Becky Adams — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:55:48 +0000

I love opera, but can only afford to watch it on public telivision here. lol But I do attend plays at the local theaters as often as possible. My next one to attend will be “The Importance of Being Earnest.” It’s one of my faves and I’m really looking forward to it. Good for you expanding your mind and opening up to the beauty of opera!

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 21:04:22 +0000

Opera is an expensive indulgence in Melbourne Beka. But fortunately the Melbourne Opera Co does regional tours and it’s less than half the price to see a production at an aouter suburban theatre like Plenty Ranges. Which, incidentally is a fabulous theatre to watch any production.

By: alteredartist

alteredartist — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:19:18 +0000

I have not had the pleasure to enjoy any opera. But I do love your story and I like how your captured your moment in you lo.

By: bekaboo

bekaboo — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:18:05 +0000

First of all, what a lovely layout! Second, congrats on your newfound sophistication! I am actually jealous, not having gone to the opera in close to 20 years. But I’ve read Madame Butterfly, and the story, while very dramatic is still poignant. And with beautiful music, it’s okay, even desirable, for it to be over the top and reach for those deep emotions we all feel. We are on a super tight budget right now, but I am going to tuck this away as an idea and see where the closest place to me is that puts on opera. I think there is a light opera house in my own little town. Not quite the same, but still fun. Thanks for the great reminder of how stirring an opera can be–not to mention a night out!