tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post4477848489457928800..comments2024-03-08T05:08:55.233-05:00Comments on EYE ON MIAMI: IT IS OPERA TIME EVERYONE! Opera Face-Off. By GeniusofdespairGeniusofdespairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-26690045658281158512015-10-26T11:55:05.080-04:002015-10-26T11:55:05.080-04:00Agreed, and nicely said.Agreed, and nicely said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-80674380690973539002015-10-26T09:21:58.036-04:002015-10-26T09:21:58.036-04:00ed to your link. Beautiful. Some of you don't ...ed to your link. Beautiful. Some of you don't get it. I never went to an opera performance. I am not a fan of opera. What I am a fan of is anyone who can excel at something that is impossible for most of us. It is a testament to humankind's greatness. It is transforming. Also forcing you to do something you don't like may make you vote more.Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-81245058257950945332015-10-25T19:00:28.997-04:002015-10-25T19:00:28.997-04:00At age 50, I never grew to appreciate much opera -...At age 50, I never grew to appreciate much opera - some of those high notes feel like a hypodermic needle piercing my ear drum. However, I liked the Beverly Sills black and white clip. Very beautiful song, sung beautifully. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-18167660154774065712015-10-25T18:59:02.812-04:002015-10-25T18:59:02.812-04:00Nothing beats Kiri Te Kanawa's O Bambino Mio. ...Nothing beats Kiri Te Kanawa's O Bambino Mio. Nothing. Pure emotion. <br /><br />http://youtu.be/ZRuYQ9KRJms<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-41325991638886651842015-10-25T10:21:12.718-04:002015-10-25T10:21:12.718-04:00I used to listen to Callas from my neighbors stere...I used to listen to Callas from my neighbors stereo at full blast and open window. He had a Miami Beach winter season ticket for opera. We'd discuss it over the fence.<br />Callas used to occasionally not show for performances at the Scala. How do I know? My Teacher missed one of those no shows, then told us, since we the pupils are not Callas, we had no justification not to show up for work Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-85050431998380667332015-10-24T10:48:56.351-04:002015-10-24T10:48:56.351-04:00Sutherland is amazing , score her a 9.9999, never ...Sutherland is amazing , score her a 9.9999, never liked bubble Sills ( i worked for Amex while she was on the Board of Dir., ridiculous ) so Callas scores a perfect 10 for me b/c voice + raw sexual vibe always win. miaexilenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-38650250244793842352015-10-24T09:59:40.469-04:002015-10-24T09:59:40.469-04:00I didn't really expect you to make an informed...I didn't really expect you to make an informed choice. I am just trying to get people to listen to a few minutes of opera. Wider horizons is a good thing. I have a hard time deciding between Joan and Maria.Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-66412695502334649942015-10-24T08:52:22.335-04:002015-10-24T08:52:22.335-04:00Genius, I listened to all three. Call me uncouth,...Genius, I listened to all three. Call me uncouth, but when you are dealing with such mastery at that level it is not possible to distinguish which one is exceptional. When you do a Country and Western contest, I promise to make a choice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-66065752019587537292015-10-23T17:22:17.690-04:002015-10-23T17:22:17.690-04:00Just listen to Maria Callas. She is the easiest to...Just listen to Maria Callas. She is the easiest to watch.<br />Besides she was such a diva. I think she committed suicide.Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-21409145392803246432015-10-23T17:19:54.916-04:002015-10-23T17:19:54.916-04:00i just can't make myself listen, sorry.i just can't make myself listen, sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-56894769819805561682015-10-23T16:24:42.497-04:002015-10-23T16:24:42.497-04:00OMG I got a comment. Thank you thank you....
yes ...OMG I got a comment. Thank you thank you....<br /><br />yes this is magical stuff in a shitty world right now.Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-26375277653064100812015-10-23T14:05:58.267-04:002015-10-23T14:05:58.267-04:00I'd never seen Joan Sutherland before. My goos...I'd never seen Joan Sutherland before. My goosebumps may be terminal. Bravo for sharing something beautiful in an increasingly uncivil world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-14928887532726466342015-10-23T07:02:07.240-04:002015-10-23T07:02:07.240-04:00Opera Day is big here at Eye on Miami. Let's v...Opera Day is big here at Eye on Miami. Let's vote on the best soprano....I have mine in mind.Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.com