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[Tom Yum]

wtf? are you for real? did some girl trick you into this shit????????????????

I was a musician for 8 years, ending on my 20th birthday - played the trumpet. During that time, I performed in an orchestra, large wind ensemble, marching band and a few different jazz-type bands.

I was in a small music ensemble at the University of Texas; one of the few non-music majors that got in - about 1/5 to 1/4 of us were non-music majors...so in other words, we sucked

In that entire time-span, I played a good deal of classical pieces - like the Pines of Rome, Pictures at an Exhibition, The Carnival of Venice, Carmen: The Opera...so I used to be versed in classical/opera, but I don't talk about it because not many people are genuinely interested in it or worse, they try to one-up you with their knowledge.

The best time to talk about classical music is right before or right after a venue: if they have a deep appreciation for it or have ever touched an instrument, you can feel it...

[Garland]

so I used to be versed in classical/opera, but I don't talk about it because not many people are genuinely interested in it or worse, they try to one-up you with their knowledge.

I like some classical and opera. I'm not very knowledgeable about the subject...but I do enjoy Wagner, I liked "Blue Beard's castle", I LOVE every rendition of Dr. Faustus (Mefistophele, Faust, Dr. Faustus...etc)...and I caught a glimpse of one I want to see called "Requiem for a Flea" that looks pretty damn boss.

One thing I HATED was a opera version of "grapes of wrath". It was as horrible as can be expected. John Steinbeck was probably rolling in his grave.

[Bjjexpertise@be]

I was a musician for 8 years, ending on my 20th birthday - played the trumpet. During that time, I performed in an orchestra, large wind ensemble, marching band and a few different jazz-type bands.

I was in a small music ensemble at the University of Texas; one of the few non-music majors that got in - about 1/5 to 1/4 of us were non-music majors...so in other words, we sucked

In that entire time-span, I played a good deal of classical pieces - like the Pines of Rome, Pictures at an Exhibition, The Carnival of Venice, Carmen: The Opera...so I used to be versed in classical/opera, but I don't talk about it because not many people are genuinely interested in it or worse, they try to one-up you with their knowledge.

The best time to talk about classical music is right before or right after a venue: if they have a deep appreciation for it or have ever touched an instrument, you can feel it...

That was a wonderful performance. I've always wanted to go check out opera but I'm afraid I won't understand the story (where the true moving power of the music comes from) and end up confused . Is it easy to understand and catch on to the story when watching opera in a different language?

[Garland]

Is it easy to understand and catch on to the story when watching opera in a different language?

Sure it is...most places have screens w/ subtitles. No shit.

[blitz]

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs6g_wisrJE&mode=related&search=[/YOUTUBE]

They played an altered version of this at my graduation. Everyone started crying....