The Opera

Last week, a dream came true. I won a free ticket for The Barber of Seville on Twitter from the Minnesota Opera.

I went to the show this afternoon, and it was fantastic. I had a seat on the main floor, 10 rows back, to the left of the stage. I felt they were really good seats, not the best, but really good. I could see all the facial expressions and all the action.

Everything was amazing, and I'm still sort of reeling. The Barber of Seville is probably the most famous opera of all times. Looney Toons used it, as have other cartoons, sitcoms and commercials. The Overture is known to most of us, as are other parts like, "Figaro, figaro, figaro!" The voices were all beautiful, as were the sets and costumes. The production was funny and contemporary. And the acting was spot on. It was excellent.

My only disappointment was that I couldn't take advantage of their outstanding offer of half price season tickets for next year. I really wanted to do it, but I just don't have the money right now, but I will be attending again. It was wonderful.

So, that marks off "Attend the Opera" on my list and one of my live musical performances.