Quote Originally Posted by GG View Post
I came with little or no expectations at all, but from the moment Rodolfo about 20 minutes after the beginning delivered his aria “Che gelida manina” followed by Mimi “Si, mi chiamano Mimi” and then at the end of act I, “O soave fanciulla” I got for life addicted to opera.
Yes, opera is an addiction, much like wearing the kilt. It gets into your blood and there's nothing you can do but succumb to it.

My wife is still very, very beautiful; and she is and has always been my one and only. Reading your message I got a feeling that with your late wife you have had it the same way and I can easily understand your moods attending this opera, especially during act III - the ending scene, probably, with Addio, addio, senza rancor - and Mimi’s farewell in the last act.
My beloved was my one and only and life without her seems empty, but being kilted has proven to be a nice diversion..............something I can focus on.

Greg, treasure your sweetheart every waking moment and never stop telling her that you love her........you just never know what the future holds. I literally had my face in my hankerchief during Mimi's farewell because my wife died in my arms. Art immitates life.

Regards,
RB