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Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. Aeryn Send a noteboard - 31/01/2010 04:20:15 PM
1. Do you like musicals? Why (not)?

I'm indifferent. I've seen a few: Grease, Chicago, Cabaret (the movie was better), maybe some other one. Nothing elevates musicals for me. They're just kinda pop. The singing is good, but not extraordinary. I don't care for the Broadway style of dance. Words may be difficult to hear.

2. Do you like opera? Why (not)?

I love opera. The voices and the drama. Over-the-top emotions and singers doing insane, pushing-the-envelope of what humans can do things with their voices. They are world-class athletes, and fill me with awe. Also, it's just so beautiful, you don't have to try to appreciate it. How do you explain why a delicious food tastes delicious?

3. What's your favorite musical?

n/a

4. What elevates it above the rest?

n/a

5. What's your favorite opera?

I haven't seen many so far, but the ones that stand out:

Salome was the first one we saw, and it blew me away. Karita Mattila's acting was so good (also her German pronounciation impeccable, I could actually understand), paired with Oscar Wilde's libretto, and very disturbing material.

Don Giovanni was a bit drawn-out and soap-operaish, but Erwin Schrott's voice is velvety and super-sexy. It stands out to me as the best male voice I've yet heard.

Except maybe for Rolando Villazon, who broke my heart in his suicide scene in Lucia di Lamermoor. His voice isn't technically as good, but he sings with so much passion and emotion. I really hope his voice problems are behind him, I would love to see him again. Anna Netrebko's first aria in Lucia - "Regnava nel silenzio" was so hauntingly beautiful I teared up.

Onegin, because of two outstanding performances from Piotr Beczala as Lensky (great aria) and Karita Mattila in the final scene.

6. What elevates it above the rest?

BONUS POINTS: Do you or have you ever teared up while watching Les Misérables? If not, how does it feel to lack a soul?

Haven't seen it.
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Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. - 31/01/2010 06:24:44 AM 923 Views
I suppose I will be narcissistic and respond to my own survey. - 31/01/2010 06:29:44 AM 616 Views
Heh. I figured "Little People" would get your tears flowing. - 31/01/2010 06:43:06 AM 520 Views
Yes, but for entirely different reasons. I confess to heartless relief when the child died. *NM* - 31/01/2010 06:49:31 AM 352 Views
Hehe, I was in Les Mis. I played that kid. - 31/01/2010 06:54:30 PM 573 Views
I think "because of" your role would be more accurate. *NM* - 31/01/2010 07:42:43 PM 316 Views
You now sadden me. - 02/02/2010 01:46:24 AM 608 Views
I hate when I switch quoting styles that it deletes my already-typed title. - 31/01/2010 06:39:37 AM 615 Views
Probably my most frequent thought while on this site. - 31/01/2010 06:47:05 AM 596 Views
Re: Probably my most frequent thought while on this site. - 31/01/2010 04:29:24 PM 555 Views
This is what you have to see - 31/01/2010 04:34:42 PM 412 Views
Alright. - 31/01/2010 12:31:50 PM 679 Views
Re: Alright. - 31/01/2010 07:26:39 PM 552 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. - 31/01/2010 01:17:20 PM 512 Views
Your girlfriend? *NM* - 31/01/2010 07:45:18 PM 320 Views
Yeah. I've given Deb permission to sing this one for you... - 01/02/2010 01:28:47 AM 495 Views
Why do I suspect you're being less than truthful? *NM* - 01/02/2010 02:26:36 AM 302 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. - 31/01/2010 04:20:15 PM 581 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. - 31/01/2010 05:08:11 PM 506 Views
I haven't watched many, but I like them - 31/01/2010 06:37:17 PM 592 Views
Interesting thing I've noticed while listening to Opera - 31/01/2010 07:37:02 PM 600 Views
i agree with you, and it's not the style of music - 31/01/2010 09:54:40 PM 441 Views
Podunk-kansas. I love it. - 31/01/2010 07:49:48 PM 601 Views
Re: Podunk-kansas. I love it. - 01/02/2010 05:30:25 PM 605 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. - 31/01/2010 08:21:12 PM 567 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. - 31/01/2010 08:25:21 PM 604 Views
Not a big fan - 31/01/2010 10:04:41 PM 475 Views
How is it that you are picky about musicals?! - 31/01/2010 10:13:56 PM 597 Views
Because of the singing, I guess? - 31/01/2010 10:26:10 PM 598 Views
XD - 31/01/2010 10:51:30 PM 537 Views
see, my favorite Phantom is actually the movie (with Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler) - 31/01/2010 10:57:40 PM 569 Views
The best Phantom is what some guy did on Youtube... - 31/01/2010 11:25:50 PM 455 Views
Ugh. I heard about three clips from the movie and I will definitely not see it. - 01/02/2010 01:25:36 AM 613 Views
Re: XD - 31/01/2010 10:57:43 PM 622 Views
I have that problem with phantom too (the love interests) - 31/01/2010 11:19:12 PM 414 Views
I have that problem with phantom too (the love interests) - 31/01/2010 11:19:13 PM 576 Views
Right. Used to be far more musical-obsessed than currently, but here goes. - 01/02/2010 01:35:55 AM 661 Views
Oh no, not opera! - 01/02/2010 10:34:41 AM 592 Views
Okay. - 01/02/2010 02:56:45 PM 502 Views
Re: Okay. - 01/02/2010 04:40:04 PM 441 Views
No fair! Don't make me choose - 01/02/2010 03:05:35 PM 576 Views
I was hoping you'd pick Grease 2 as your favorite musical. *NM* - 01/02/2010 04:39:03 PM 309 Views
Well I was only counting musicals I've seen on stage. - 01/02/2010 04:46:05 PM 597 Views
Life is a Cabaret old chum - 01/02/2010 04:11:27 PM 654 Views
Re: Short survey. On musicals. And what the hell, why not opera too. - 01/02/2010 05:00:59 PM 443 Views
musicals are OK - 01/02/2010 07:43:38 PM 398 Views
Such a good survey - 04/02/2010 05:45:36 PM 591 Views

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