Doe Anyone here Like Opera?
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corianderstem
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Maria Callas
Kathleen Battle
Jessye Norman
Jose Carreras (you know, "the other guy" from The Three Tenors)
I'm not really into opera. For the most part, I'm not a big fan of the big, opera voices. I like Kathleen Battle because her voice has less vibrato than those "big, opera voices."
But I like hearing a nice aria now and again. I can take those voices in small doses.
Kathleen Battle
Jessye Norman
Jose Carreras (you know, "the other guy" from The Three Tenors)
I'm not really into opera. For the most part, I'm not a big fan of the big, opera voices. I like Kathleen Battle because her voice has less vibrato than those "big, opera voices."
But I like hearing a nice aria now and again. I can take those voices in small doses.
martha
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I enjoy opera very much. My husband and I were fortunate enough to see the Ring Cycle last fall. Opera Pacific imported the Kirov Opera's staging and cast. It was four nights of operas over six days. We even had dinner breaks! We've seem Carmen, Aida, and a French opera, the name of which escapes me right now.
I've seen a few operas (Puccini is my favorite of the major opera composers) and on the whole it's an enjoyable experience, but like cori, I'm not a fan of the big opera voices that much. That said, I could listen to Nessun Dorma for hours - it's such a beautiful, grand and sweeping piece of music.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VATmgtmR5o4
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VATmgtmR5o4
Screwtape2
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I love opera. 
I've never payed attention to the singers. My favorite opera's come from Germany and Russia. Tristan und Isolde, Salome, Turandot, Khovanshchina and Ca Ira are my favorites.
Opera is one of the most passionate and beautiful examples of humanity's ability to express emotions through art. The pure emotion is unlike any other experience. Opera has always given me the shivers. The duet between music and the human voice is stunning.
I've never payed attention to the singers. My favorite opera's come from Germany and Russia. Tristan und Isolde, Salome, Turandot, Khovanshchina and Ca Ira are my favorites.
Opera is one of the most passionate and beautiful examples of humanity's ability to express emotions through art. The pure emotion is unlike any other experience. Opera has always given me the shivers. The duet between music and the human voice is stunning.
Saracene
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I only just started to get into opera; saw my first one last week actually (Bizet's Carmen). As for operatic voices I always preferred male singers to female; I appreciate soprano a lot more now but it can still get a bit tiring in large doses.
corianderstem
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Ha ha! I almost posted that in here earlier today.
Good for that guy. Is he technically perfect? No. So what! He puts his heart and soul in it, and to hell with the freaking opera purists being all snobby and elitists on YouTube or wherever else online they're being all snobby about him.
To me, that's what those "(Insert Country Here)'s Got Talent" shows should be about. Adults with an honest talent and passion, and for whatever reason were not able to pursue it, or just never given the opportunity. Now here's a show where they can get up and do it, and maybe it'll turn into something other than just a dream.
I wish there was more of that instead of 9 year old little girls belting out adult songs and pretending to understand what the hell they're singing about.
(On the one hand, yes, that little girl who won last year is talented ... but on the other hand? Yeesh.)
Ahem. Anyway. Opera. Carry on!
Good for that guy. Is he technically perfect? No. So what! He puts his heart and soul in it, and to hell with the freaking opera purists being all snobby and elitists on YouTube or wherever else online they're being all snobby about him.
To me, that's what those "(Insert Country Here)'s Got Talent" shows should be about. Adults with an honest talent and passion, and for whatever reason were not able to pursue it, or just never given the opportunity. Now here's a show where they can get up and do it, and maybe it'll turn into something other than just a dream.
I wish there was more of that instead of 9 year old little girls belting out adult songs and pretending to understand what the hell they're singing about.
(On the one hand, yes, that little girl who won last year is talented ... but on the other hand? Yeesh.)
Ahem. Anyway. Opera. Carry on!
lynnok
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If you like opera you should rent the Great Caruso and listen to Mario Lanza. He had a fantastic voice
HolyMeximofoJoe
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Justin24 said:
I need to hear more stuff like this
last unicorn
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It's incredible to hear what opera singers can do with their voice. They also need to have great acting skills.
I love Anna Netrebko. Not only is she a beautiful, charming lady, but also a great singer and actor.
My favourite male opera singer at the moment is Spanish tenor Rolando Villazón. He's also a very funny guy.
I have seen a lot of operas here in Vienna and also some in the Arena di Verona. From the Verdi operas, I love Nabucco and La Traviata the most. In general, Puccini is my favourite composer. But I also love Carmen.
I listen to opera a lot, not only whole operas, but also duets and arias from various artists.
It also depends on my mood, like classical music in general. Sometimes I spend weeks without listening to any opera or classical stuff, then again I spend some time only listening to that.
I love Anna Netrebko. Not only is she a beautiful, charming lady, but also a great singer and actor.
My favourite male opera singer at the moment is Spanish tenor Rolando Villazón. He's also a very funny guy.
I have seen a lot of operas here in Vienna and also some in the Arena di Verona. From the Verdi operas, I love Nabucco and La Traviata the most. In general, Puccini is my favourite composer. But I also love Carmen.
I listen to opera a lot, not only whole operas, but also duets and arias from various artists.
It also depends on my mood, like classical music in general. Sometimes I spend weeks without listening to any opera or classical stuff, then again I spend some time only listening to that.
cobl04
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Have never been a big fan of opera I'm afraid. I agree their voices are incredible but the closest I get to it is Miss Sarajevo.
I agree their voices are incredible but the closest I get to it is Miss Sarajevo.
pepokiss
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corianderstem
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s elephants.
AngelofHarlem01
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Justin24 said:
This had me crying
I wish this version of the show was broadcast here instead of our goofy one with David Hasselhoff. This was absolutely amazing!!
The Disciple
New Yorker
That video of that guy is one of the single most moving things I'd xperienced in a long time. I STILL get goose bumps and teary-eyed every time I c it.
http://break.com/index/cellphone-salesman-does-it-again.html
He is in the Semi Finals. My God he is Good.
He is in the Semi Finals. My God he is Good.
Lancemc
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I thought the title was "Does anyone here like Oprah?"
In which case: No.
In which case: No.
Zoots
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Justin24 said:
That was amazing! I love it when the judges are left speechless like that after a mindblowing performance from an ordinary looking guy.
So is this the british version of american idol? Or I guess more of a talent show.
My parents listen to opera, so I grew up listening to it. I enjoy Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman, Josh Groban, Russell Watson. I've never been to an opera, but if I had the chance, I'd see Carmen and Madame Butterfly.
*browneyedgirl*
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Sarah Brightman and the Phantom of the Opera 
Zoots
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I love that one song Time To Say Goodbye by Brightman and Bocelli.
tiny dancer
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*browneyedgirl* said:
Ditto!!
fly so high!
Refugee
^ Me too! It was in my Dessert Island Compilation!
I like opera, but i have only been to one "Phantom of the Opera"
I like musicals better!
I like opera, but i have only been to one "Phantom of the Opera"
I like musicals better!
corianderstem
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Zootlesque said:
More of a talent show. There's America's Got Talent, which consists of Sharon Osborne, David Hasselhoff and that Piers guy, who also judges on the British version. It's all kinds of acts, all different ages.
The prize on the British show is to perform in some sort of thing for the Queen, I think? And I think the prize on the American version is $1 million smackers or some outrageous amount.
Last year on the American version, a pre-teen girl won for singing. I heard her once when I happened to tune in, and she was pretty impressive. I didn't catch any of the other acts.
I'm not really keen on the show, but some of the clips of the British version I've seen online are pretty great - Opera Guy, Baton Guy, Michael Jackson Monkey Puppet Guy ...
AtomicBono
ONE love, blood, life
i was hoping you were talking of the alternative mac os x browser, in which case my answer would be yes
POP-ROMANCER
War Child
I like a night at the opera!
My mom listens to it a lot and she tells me about the stories but I don't like it very much.
Sometimes though.
My mom listens to it a lot and she tells me about the stories but I don't like it very much.
Sometimes though.
*browneyedgirl*
Rock n' Roll Doggie
I thought this thread was for Opera the operating system browser. Opera the music or singing is good but i need to hear more
