In the second installment of this season’s The Met’s Live in HD broadcasts to movie theaters worldwide, the entire company rose to the holiday occasion with a feast for the eyes as well as the ears! The artistic direction behind this new production of Hansel and Gretel was nothing short of miraculous. The re-interpretation of classic images such as the witch’s gingerbread house compels the viewer to look upon childhood fantasies with a new appreciation of the darkest qualities juxtaposed with the lightness and levity of childish reality. Here is a synopsis of the story.
I took my 8-year old daughter with me this time since it’s one of the few operas appropriate for kids. She enjoyed it tremendously. This was the ideal place for her to try out opera, as well, since there were snacks and a little more informality than at a live theater environment. I chatted with a gentleman in line who had driven 90 miles with his two granddaughters to see it. His theater and the next closest one were both sold out! I really am not kidding when I say “Buy your tickets early!”
Overall, this was another tremendous experience and I am looking forward to the next one on Saturday, January 12, 2008, at 1:30pm Eastern. It will be a new production of Verdi’s MacBeth! I’m ready!
Just an update here. I have a blog devoted to opera simulcasts, dvds, cds, opera in the park, and other interesting ways to enjoy opera without all the fuss! Don’t get me wrong, I love going to see live opera, but my budget doesn’t! Enjoy!
http://popcornopera.com
Comment by Ann — September 19, 2008 @ 9:42 am