I explained back in August that I was tempted to leap into opera not by dipping my toe into just any kid's pool of the genre, but by taking a running leap off a Germanic mountain and into the depths of the Rhine via the Ring Cycle.
I thought the production would be cancelled - the director is Chinese, but maybe he is already in Australia? I would have guessed that some of the performers live overseas and their presence would be in doubt too.
Yet, they are still selling tickets, and in fact there are very few of the cheapest left. (No, I am not spending $2000 plus dollars on this experiment in how much cultural enrichment I can endure over 4 nights.)
So, it is done. I have bought a ticket, and can now start considering an appropriate horned costume, if I become an instant fan and want to come in cosplay for the last one.
As it happens, there is still a seat available next to me, if anyone is going to be in Brisbane in November, virus free, and offers to nudge me awake if my head is drooping.
Hoyotoho!
As long as they have the actors in full costume and not just the instrumentalists it should keep your interest. I'd love to see braided blonde big busted bitches riding to Valhalla with the right musical backing. But the music on its own will be a tough gig to sit through.
ReplyDeleteIt will be great to get your feedback on these performances. You are only stupid when a subject has been politicised so I'm genuinely looking forward to anything you have to say about this.
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