Item #1: (For the uninformed) Wagner is actually pronounced Vawgner. Just wanted to throw that out there. Item #2: My opera partner Penny does not enjoy Wagner as a general rule. This is somewhat problematic since Seattle Opera is committed to performing Wagner often. Since Seattle Opera does the Ring Cycle every three years it is common for us to only have one Wagner opera every few seasons. This was my first experience with the composer and I have to admit that I actually really enjoyed it.
Pros: Love triangle in the story. Always a good thing in my opinion, it adds spice to the story. Plus the staging was fantastic with a huge ship being a central part of the set. Also, many, many chorus numbers which always thrill me.
Cons: The best I can come up with is the casting of Senta. I know that opera roles are decided based on vocal ability rather than physical appearance but even the costuming didn't seem to fit the character.
Must See Rating: ****
There's no such thing as operetta!
6 days ago
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