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Friday, January 20. 2017

Romeo et Juliette



The Met's new production knocked our socks off. I am not a music reviewer, so I can't even try other than to say that Diane Damrau sings like a bird and has a bell-like clarity which I did not think was possible. A New Take on Romeo and Juliet’s Ball, Balcony, Bed and Tomb


(I was reminded that people who do not go to operas are not aware that live opera performances use no vocal amplification. Voice alone must fill the hall, above the music. The vocal power is always remarkable to me. The vocal precision is assumed.)


The Met this week:




A few rainy Manhattan pics below the fold -


We had an early supper at one of our favorites, Jean Georges, on Columbus Circle. For brunch there, we try to reserve the table where Trump and Romney met for dinner a few weeks ago, but for supper they put us near the bar. A tip for NYC visitors: Their prix fixe lunches are excellent and affordable.


The Jean Georges on Columbus Circle is in this building:



Lincoln Center from across Broadway:




Posted by Bird Dog in The Culture, "Culture," Pop Culture and Recreation at 17:09 | Comment (1) | Trackbacks (0)

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Saw the HD version today. Absolutely fantastic
#1 Whitney on 2017-01-21 19:48 (Reply)

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