I went with a friend to see Carmen at the Pittsburgh Opera. Let’s just say that it was a good experience to have, but the opera is not for me. The performers were great, but the pace is a little too slow. At one point, I literally wanted to yell “just spit it out!” because the lines are sung so slowly. I read the synopsis of the first act before it began, and when it ended, I felt like the synopsis was actually the transcript because nothing else had happened.
I love musicals! I will stick to musicals.
Confession: I did take a couple small naps.
Location: The Benedum
i liked watching carmen in middle school music class. but the woman had armpit hair.
I thought I did too! (can’t say I remember the armpit hair) but the opera in real person was boring.
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