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Post by Administrator on Aug 22, 2007 18:10:24 GMT -5
Okay. Basically, I'm thinking of having some sort of large bash for all of the members of the site so far [hey, you never know it may draw members in as well -winkwink-].
I'm making this suggestion to you guys, I need to know what your opinions/thoughts on this are. Feel free to post ideas here, I will add them to a list and eventually lock the thread and start polls.
FIRST TOPIC [/u] Which Opera the Palais Garnier should perform. I know in Leroux's novel that the Opera mentioned was Faust, but I'd like to wait until we have an Erik [Phantom] to perform that. I am taking offers on Operas you guys would like to see the Opera perform. There are some lists on various sites, I usually use Wikipedia [as distrustful as it can be] for my list and description/synopsis/cast listing of the Operas. Remember to keep these realistic for the time frame. Anything after 1881 [unless it is something like 1889, or 1890. It must be before 1900. I am willing to allow date slips for these] would not have been written yet [obviously, XD] LIST ___________________________ -Le Comte Ory -Le Nozze di Figaro -Les Huguenots - - - I am only accepting six Operas [if you post more than one, specify which is your first pick] and they will be placed in the poll. SECOND TOPIC[/u] I was thinking of having the Opera hold some sort of party. Of course, everyone can attend. You don't need to be an 'opera-goer' to do this. Whether it be a gala or a ball, or a masqued ball, it doesn't matter to me. Some sort of massive get together for anyone who wants to attend. __________________________________________ Okay. So those are my two ideas to you guys for a little 'excitement' to stir up TRTN. Feel free to post opinions or ideas for things at this thread. As I said earlier, I will be closing this thread eventually and creating polls to vote. -Admin [/size][/blockquote] |
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Post by Isabelle Girard on Aug 23, 2007 14:53:19 GMT -5
Well, I can offer some insight into both:
*Dates are those of composition*
The Beggar's Opera 1728 (John Gay and Johann Christoph Pepusch). A satire of Italian opera seria, the ballad opera format of The Beggar's Opera has proved popular even up the current time.[16]
Le comte Ory 1828 (Gioacchino Rossini). Rossini's opera has enjoyed a high critical reputation throughout the years: 19th-century critic Henry Chorley said that "there is not a bad melody, there is not an ugly bar in Le comte Ory", and Richard Osborne, writing in Grove Music Online, calls details that the work is one of the "wittiest, most stylish and most urbane of all comic operas"
Les Huguenots 1836 (Giacomo Meyerbeer) Perhaps the most famous of all French grand operas, widely regarded as Meyerbeer's masterpiece.
On the second:
The season's opening gala would probably be a good way to get everyone involved. It would be a big affair in and out of the opera, the higher class would party in the foyer while the lower class would party in the Opera house, something like that.
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Post by Administrator on Aug 23, 2007 20:18:18 GMT -5
I agree, it would work well to have the opening gala to hit the season off to a good start. And thanks for the Operas, ^^ [/center] |
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Mme Rébecca Giry
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Post by Mme Rébecca Giry on Aug 23, 2007 22:31:08 GMT -5
Actually, I was going to suggest Le Comte Ory. And again, stealing thunder(just kidding), an opening gala has been suggested. I do have more to add to that, though.
I think it should be held opening night, with the people actually invited to the gala (like the patrons/ticketholders/important Opera crew) in the ballroom and foyer, and other people working at the opera, such as set movers/builders, costumers and what not have their not-so-impromptu party in the rather cavernous area backstage. Yes, no? |
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Post by Arnot Doucet on Aug 23, 2007 22:49:30 GMT -5
My opinions are this:
A.) My two picks of operas are Mozart's Le Nozze di Fiagro and Verdi's Rigoletto. Just a thought.
B.) I am up for anything you guys want. A gala sounds great! After all, this patron wants to do something. ^^
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Post by Mme Rébecca Giry on Aug 23, 2007 23:34:40 GMT -5
Oh, actually I've got two more suggestion for operas. I think they'd be good, I'm not sure we want them yet. I think more dramatic operas should come later, and the opening one should be a comedy or something like Les Huguenots should be used now. But my indecisive nature has reared its ugly head ocne again, and so I'm presenting you with dramatic options...
La Bohème- 1884- Giacomo Puccini
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Carmen- 1875- Georges Bizet
The story concerns the eponymous Carmen, a beautiful gypsy with a fiery temper. Not careful with her love, she is responsible for the downfall of many men. She woos the corporal Don José, leading him to mutiny against his superior. His infatuation causes him to join a band of smugglers, of which Carmen is a member. He is happy with Carmen for a brief period, but is driven to madness when she turns from him to the bullfighter Escamillo.
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Post by Isabelle Girard on Aug 24, 2007 7:44:35 GMT -5
The Opera would definetely put on light performances first. It's the start of the season and everyone wants to laugh. I believe it's in the stage play where they mention something about doing what the people want. Money has a lot to do with the music choice. But, I have another little tidbit that might mean we should turn to perhaps another dramatic opera.
La Boheme premiered in 1896 in Turin. We're obviously not there yet and it didn't premiere in France until 1898 at the Opera Comique, not the Palais Garnier.
The first performance for Carmen at L'Opera de Paris was in 21 Dec. 1907.
If we want to play with the rules a little and just... carefully disregard that, I'm totally all for it. But, I just wanted to point out some historical stuff =] Don't mean to offend or anything, just saying'.
And, as a side note, La Boheme is my favorite Opera ever, it's so pretty and amazing. But, there's no dancing in it, only one large scene (at the cafe), so it would be difficult for the Opera to house all of those dancers and put on a performance where there are essentially only 6 cast members used (for the most part). =P
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Post by Administrator on Aug 24, 2007 19:49:00 GMT -5
I agree, starting off with a light/comic Opera would be best, ^^;;
Good way to start the season.
And the idea of the invited&such in the ballroom/foyer while the others are having their party backstage is a wonderful idea. Consider that planned, :]
Issy, I agree with the point you made about La Boheme [the cafe scene].
And you didn't offend, not at all. Carmen is one of my favorite Operas, ^^;; so I'm all for disregarding the date... =P But we'd just have to, like you said, do it carefully, XD
I've added Le Nozze di Figaro, Le Comte Ory, and Les Huguenots. If there are others you'd like me to add, tell me and I'll add them :] |
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