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    I'm jealous! I've been wanting to see something at the San Francisco Opera... I've seen many very good operas here in Colorado, now want to start seeing some at some of the large, well-known opera houses (San Fran, Santa Fe, The Met)... would be great fun to go kilted!

    Who knew Colorado had so much good opera... and talented artists who can endure singing at this elevation. I have a elderly gentleman friend who was an opera singer (and was a "singing sargeant" in the US Army and had performed for 5 US Presidents) who was never more nervous about a performance as in Leadville Colorado at the Tabor Opera House (elevation 10,152 ft - highest town in North America) because of the lack of oxygen and the inability to breathe, much less sing a challenging piece of music.

    Hope you enjoy the performance Jaime!

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    I say go and experience at least one opera in your lifetime. Yes cd’s are great and watching it on tv is fine too.. but there is something about live music, especially opera.
    My sister and I go to an Opera fundraiser every few months. Our local college has a theater arts department and they hold one twice a semester to raise money for bursaries. Two of the professors are retired Opera performers and with another local tenor they sing selections from operas and musicals in a lovely old church we have in town. Last time we went they did a splendid version of Loch Lomond. My sister leaned over and said: “You should have worn your kilt. Actually you really should next time.” I think I will!

    Before going, I strongly suggest doing a little research about the Opera and its composer. It might be a neat little family project. I am a strong believer of introducing children to classical music (and Opera) young.

    Most of all I hope you and the F-H.C.A.G. go and have a lovely time.

    Sara
    (Who wishes she could fly out there and enjoy it too!!)
    "There is one success- to be able to spend your life your own way."
    ~Christopher Morley

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sheep In Wolf's Clothing View Post
    I say go and experience at least one opera in your lifetime.
    My first opera (quite a number of years ago) was Verdi's 'Rigoletto' with Pavarotti singing the Duke. It's all been downhill since then.
    Animo non astutia

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    Yeah, that Pavarotti character is a tough act to follow!
    [SIZE="2"][B]From the Heart of Midlothian...Texas, that is![/B][/SIZE]

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    Quote Originally Posted by rmmcscott View Post
    I have a elderly gentleman friend who was an opera singer (and was a "singing sargeant" in the US Army and had performed for 5 US Presidents) who was never more nervous about a performance as in Leadville Colorado at the Tabor Opera House
    That just reminds me that my very first opera was "The Ballad of Baby Doe" (about Baby Doe Tabor) when I was the tender age of 18. Loved opera ever since.

    Go. Have fun!

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