Topic: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS (Read 3527 times)

bk · « **on:** March 17, 2021, 12:16:32 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes made discoveries, and now it is time for you to post until the discovered cows come home.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2021, 12:17:13 AM »

And the word of the day is: MACUSHLA!

singdaw · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2021, 03:20:43 AM »

Good morning, friends.

singdaw · « **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2021, 03:22:59 AM »

Funny, DR TCB. I guess I am (stealing your punchlines). As I posted it, I though, "This is exactly what DR TCB would say!"

And that's a compliment.

singdaw · « **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2021, 03:24:30 AM »

Quote from: bk on March 17, 2021, 12:17:13 AM

And the word of the day is: MACUSHLA!

That's what I always sing whilst eating my colcannon. It ain't a pretty sight.

singdaw · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2021, 03:27:38 AM »

Many people don't know that in Nietzsche's first draft, the novel was entitled Thus Spake Macushla.

singdaw · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2021, 03:28:41 AM »

I need to stand up for a bit, macushla's sore.

singdaw · « **Reply #7 on:** March 17, 2021, 03:28:51 AM »

I can keep going....

singdaw · « **Reply #8 on:** March 17, 2021, 03:29:10 AM »

...but I won't.

singdaw · « **Reply #9 on:** March 17, 2021, 03:29:22 AM »

I know you must be disappointed.

singdaw · « **Reply #10 on:** March 17, 2021, 03:36:02 AM »

But if I did, you'd have the answer to "who's got the pain?"

You.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 17, 2021, 03:46:34 AM »

Good morning, all!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 17, 2021, 03:49:40 AM »

Against my will, I must step out for a chest x-ray this morning, all part of this pre-surgery clearance for next week's biopsy. It's a trek to Columbus Circle, and I will be happy to get it over with.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 17, 2021, 03:50:42 AM »

My stimulus payment landed in my account this morning, so that's nice.

singdaw · « **Reply #14 on:** March 17, 2021, 03:50:42 AM »

They sure are making you jump through an awful lot of hoops, DR elmore3003.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 17, 2021, 03:51:22 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 03:50:42 AM

They sure are making you jump through an awful lot of hoops, DR elmore3003.

I suspect this biopsy will be more unpleasant than I would like.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 17, 2021, 04:04:12 AM »

BK, I'm not sure when the New Year's Eve Fledermaus galas began, but it started when opera houses began performing the work. The Met began scheduling Fledermaus around 1952, and it became standard practice that their New Year's Eve production would be the lightest piece in that year's schedule, and wouldn't it be fun to have a surprise guest show up to do something at Prince Orlofsky's party? So, a diva or ensemble of Met stars would show up to sing an aria on an ensemble like the quartet from Rigoletto. There's a Royal Opera video of Fledermaus with Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, and Pavarotti showing up to make a guest appearance.

When Decca recorded that Gala Fledermaus, the company was using the tradition to showcase some of their roster in unexpected numbers.

singdaw · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2021, 04:05:07 AM »

Fun tradition.

singdaw · « **Reply #18 on:** March 17, 2021, 04:07:47 AM »

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Duluth, MN's iconic aerial lift bridge:

elmore3003 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 17, 2021, 04:09:25 AM »

Lenox Hill Radiology opens at 9:00, so I want to get there as close as possible to that time.

singdaw · « **Reply #20 on:** March 17, 2021, 04:10:54 AM »

I'm bringing these to my next potluck. Do you think they'll sell?

singdaw · « **Reply #21 on:** March 17, 2021, 04:13:02 AM »

If Stella had her way, she'd be going with you, DR elmore3003.

singdaw · « **Reply #22 on:** March 17, 2021, 04:19:37 AM »

Happy Saint Patrick's Day, everyone!

Michael · « **Reply #23 on:** March 17, 2021, 05:05:45 AM »

Good morning to all.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 17, 2021, 05:16:21 AM »

Faith 'n' begorrah! Wishing everyone

elmore3003 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 17, 2021, 05:17:44 AM »

Today is also St Gertrude's day, the patron saint of cats and gardeners. Annabelle and Thatch have crossed the street to Holy Trinity to light a candle for her. I don't trust Stella with matches, so she's staying home.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 17, 2021, 05:36:51 AM »

Last night I watched the first two acts of a production of Carmen staged at the Opéra-Comique, where it began in 1874. I believe, although I can finds no info in the set, that the presentation of the score is what was heard on the very first opening night. So there are bits of music I've never heard before, including the number for Morales and soldiers after the opening chorus, a longer intro to the cigarette girls' entrance, all of the original spoken dialogue, and more. The cast is young, attractive, and good - not spectacular - and I felt the Carmen and Jose were cast more for looks and acting ability over their vocal splendors. I'll watch the last two acts tonight.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 17, 2021, 05:37:06 AM »

I have to step out now.

John G. · « **Reply #28 on:** March 17, 2021, 05:59:26 AM »

Good morning, all.

John G. · « **Reply #29 on:** March 17, 2021, 05:59:38 AM »

Onward

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