Monthly Archives: October 2012

When I was skyping my mom and dad, I asked them what they both thought about opera and they had vastly different responses. My mom, who is intrigued by foreign cultures and history, said that she finds operas beautiful and … Continue reading →

Over fall break, I went home to Fairfax, VA and I spent the weekend with my family.  My dad surprised me with tickets to a concert and I was super excited.  We got all dressed up and went to see … Continue reading →

I decided to talk about opera with my brother, Jay. For years now, Jay has listened to opera soundtracks as he does his homework. I was always confused by his choice of music, and I finally got an explanation as … Continue reading →

My mom received her masters in music from Rice University and taught voice and piano for several years when we lived in Vermont so she was the logical person in my family to ask about opera.  Immediately, she reminded me … Continue reading →

I was on Skype with one of my friends when I asked what he though of opera. He seemed to be caught off guard, granted this is an unusual question to ask someone, which I understood. He didn’t understand what … Continue reading →

When I asked my mother what opera meant to her, she responded: “Frances.” By that she meant that her perception of opera had been shaped largely by her mother, Frances, who was an avid fan of opera. My mother recounted … Continue reading →

When I talked opera with a group of my friends, several of their faces appeared to be complexed. Shaking their heads and shrugging, they said opera seems to be the most difficult and profound part among the classic musical work. … Continue reading →

When I got home for break, I had a brief conversation with my mom about opera.  Being more mature and knowledgeable than me, I hoped she would have some further incite on the topic.  She said that she thinks Opera … Continue reading →

When I confronted my friend and asked him what his thoughts were concerning opera, he gave me sort of a blank stare. “Seriously?” he replied. This response alone actually reveals a lot about many peoples’ standpoints on the age-old concept … Continue reading →