Here’s some excerpts from a thread entitled “Is modern Technology ruining the classic Opera House?” on
www.OperaHouseAtlas.com”.
They seem to have odd echoes. Ahh but that’s progress for you.
ModOperagoer
“If any of the luddites on this site had endured a night at Covent Garden before the air conditioning was put in, they’d soon shut the ++++ up!”
El Puristi
“My dear Chap (I assume you’re male, it’s so hard to tell on this Wireless contraption) if you knew anything about Opera you’d realise Italy is a warm blooded country where sun and heat is essential for the drama to flow. One day you’ll pay a visit and all will be revealed. Try listening to Opera recorded in the Golden age of the 78, and you’ll see what you’re missing”
The voice of reason
“While I can see the benefit of air conditiong I think the major opera houses have gone too far with the Surtitles above the proscenium. Thank God that Mexican went bust before he put a screen on the back of every seat in the theatre.
PS I’m still not sure how I stand on Opera in the local language.”
El Puristi
“’Reason’ is correct. Even if one wasn’t fortunate enough to be brought up holidaying with the Meneghini in Milano, one simply must feel the drama. When Verismo came in all the old values were lost, bring back Paisello. Screens in the opera house are truly the work of Mephistocles.”
Opera Green
“ I’m sure the old houses were Quaint but the Paris Garnier was for a different time. Who needs as much space in reception as there is in the hall? If the modern technical facilities aren’t upto scratch then I say knock em down and build a new one. Same goes for Sydney, why call it an Opera House if you can’t perform there?”
El Puristi
“Don’t mention the Sydney abortion. It has been my tragedy to live post WW11, truly the New Dark Ages, simply ghastly. Only Maria to cherish, ahh dear, dear Maria.”
Ciao Tuti
“Hey isn’t the web where you go for gossip?
Who’s heard that a certain Diva at the Met can only hit the high notes with the help of mike hidden in her wig? And which top Tenor can still woo the Diva’s in his seventh decade? IM me names.”
El Pruristy
“It would never have happened in Volpe’s days...”
Zugang Hund
“Can anyone me get tickets to Glyndebourne for my dear old Mom.....”