Opera

[Charles Martel]

Mozart: Der Hölle Rache, sung by Natalie Dessay




Handel: Ombra mai fu, sung by Franco Corelli




Puccini: Nessun Dorma, sung by Luciano Pavarotti




Strauss: Frühlingsstimmen, sung by Kathleen Battle

[Libby]

I'm not really into Opera but i'm trying to appreciate it!

[Foxy1]

I went to see Carmina Burana at the O2 Millenium Dome - but I, too, am not an opera fan. Have to say, I much preferred the Verdi they played before

wwp.millennium-dome.com/concerts/carmina-burana-concert.htm

[Libby]

I remember being forced to go to see the opera Carmen when i was at school, i think that put me off a bit. I can appreciate that it's brilliant and very clever, but it just doesn't ring my bell i suppose. I am trying to persevere with it!
Any recommendations to introduce me to it?!

[Charles Martel]

I sometimes wonder how the language barrier factors into appreciation of Opera by English-speaking audiences. I can understand that you'd be bored very quickly not knowing a word what the performers are singing, because the greatest Operas are written in Italian and German. I don't speak either of these languages either - I just listen to the music and appreciate the voices. :-)