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I purchased season tickets to the opera for my wife for our tenth wedding anniversary. She really enjoys the opera, but I will need to learn more about it to understand the five shows we will be seeing over the next year.
So, I thought I'd toss this question out there: where to I go to learn more about the specific performances I'll be seeing? Google didn't return very many "good" results. Is there an opera summary book?
Anyone else like the opera?
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Clinically Insane
Join Date: Jun 2001
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I'd try to get the libretto beforehand, with translation, of course.
That will help you to get acquainted with the plot.
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America should know the political orientation of government officials who might be in a position to adversely influence the future of this country. http://tinyurl.com/4vucu5
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For those who don't think much of opera, here's a little crossover that samples the world of opera, the instant celebrity syndrome of today, a rags to riches story and a piece of music that is so good that it can literally bring you to tears to hear it sung.
YouTube - Paul sings Nessun Dorma high quality video/sound
With 10,778,323 views so far, you know this 4:10 long video has something.
Paul Potts' story is delightful and if you are like me, get the Kleenex ready. It's a great moment.
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The opera we will be seeing is Un ballo in maschera or The Masked Ball. It was written by Giuseppe Verdi.
I finally figured out that a libretto is the full text of the opera. Now I just need to find a copy . . .
I wonder if iTunes carries the full CD of this opera?
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You should be able to find it online, the text is public domain, so no copyright issues here.
Summary can be found here: Un ballo in maschera - Verdi
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I did just buy the Paul Potts CD from England. Admittedly my exposure to opera is limited.
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Originally Posted by EricTheRed 
I did just buy the Paul Potts CD from England. Admittedly my exposure to opera is limited.
He's someone who represents the best of man's hopes and dreams. I love the guy's story. Hope you enjoy the CD! 
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America should know the political orientation of government officials who might be in a position to adversely influence the future of this country. http://tinyurl.com/4vucu5
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Originally Posted by - - e r i k - -
that's not opera, that's cheap grandiloquent choir music.
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Originally Posted by abe
For those who don't think much of opera, here's a little crossover that samples the world of opera, the instant celebrity syndrome of today, a rags to riches story and a piece of music that is so good that it can literally bring you to tears to hear it sung.
YouTube - Paul sings Nessun Dorma high quality video/sound
With 10,778,323 views so far, you know this 4:10 long video has something.
Paul Potts' story is delightful and if you are like me, get the Kleenex ready. It's a great moment.
I can watch that over and over and still gets chills. WOW.
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Originally Posted by abe
He's someone who represents the best of man's hopes and dreams. I love the guy's story. Hope you enjoy the CD!
So much so that I wrote a review on iTunes. 
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