Anyway, my Valentine's Day was quiet and restful. I managed to cook some pork sinigang. This dish always comforts me especially in the winter. The highlight of my day wasn't the food or the horror flick, but these tickets.
Last week, I was able to snag these opera tickets online, and they arrived today. I will be seeing "Peter Grimes" in March and "Turandot" in June. I am very excited most especially for Giacomo Puccini's "Turandot." Here's a short description of both opera:- "Peter Grimes"- Peter Grimes is accused of murder when his apprentices keep mysteriously dying. Only Ellen Orford has faith in the tortured fisherman, but even that is not enough to save him. Britten’s turbulent, sea-tossed score, conducted by Ilan Volkov, comes vividly to life in Paul Curran’s psychologically gripping production. (From the Washington National Opera website)
- "Turandot" - In ancient China, any brave suitor seeking the hand of Princess Turandot is subjected to three impossible riddles. Failure means certain death, but Calaf risks everything in Puccini's celebrated opera of soaring melodies, including the sublime “Nessun dorma.” (From the Washington National Opera website)
Yum, I miss pork sinigang. Perfect for this weather. Wow, I can't wait to hear your review about the operas. =)
ReplyDeletewits, I'm so excited and it's still a month away. I'll try to post reviews.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy the opera. I thought it was timely for the start of the spring. Happy day Kayni!
ReplyDeletePork Sinigang! There was a time when my little brother and I lived on Pork Sinigang for 1 month. The hot and sour broth never fail to bring joy to us.
ReplyDeleteShare your Opera experience ha! The only time I got a Puccini experience was when I ate at a fancy Italian restaurant called Puccini. Hehe.
Have a fab week!
i've never been to an opera. really. i'd live through your experience, so do share! :)
ReplyDeletei haven't watched an opera, but I want to try it, too. Between the two, I guess I'd choose Peter Grimes. :)
ReplyDeleteSheng, Have a happy day too.
ReplyDeleteDyosa, I know, and it's so easy to cook. This is one recipe I can make anytime. Yes, I will share my experience at the opera.
Ms Firefly, Hopefully, I can do a good review on both opera, as it's so different from movies and musicals.
Mordsith, I think I'm more excited with Turandot because I expect more lavish costumes and the set will be made to really look like royalty.
i wish i could watch an opera soon (e.g., marriage of figaro, merry wives of windsor). i can't stand too much of the weepy stuffy though... well, maybe i can sit through Wanger's Ring of the Nibelung heheh. whatever.
ReplyDeletei hope you had a good valentine
yummy. i love pork sinigang :) especially if i see tidbits of fat floating too :) hahah, typical pinoy ba..the fattier the better..
ReplyDeletePeter Grimes look interesting,might be nice to see it here too. will check what they are having in the Opera House. good idea.
Three suitors have to solve a riddle or they die? How about she just reject the ones she doesn't like and let them live? Sounds like a better option, I think. hehe.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to an opera. It's in Italian, right?
Onyxx, I could actually stand the weepy stuff as long as it's being sang =).
ReplyDeleteToni, I always find opera a good way to unwind and get away from my usual life. I hope they'll be playing Peter Grimes there too.
Wil, I agree, she can just tell who she likes and reject the others, but then, there'll be no interesting story of Turandot. Yes, it's in Italian, but there are supertitles.