We had the second performance of Don Giovanni last night - another full house and ecstatic applause. Once again rather experienced people saying that it was the best Don Giovanni they had ever seen. Well we can make allowances for some exaggeration - but it is gratifying to hear that!
Much of yesterday afternoon was spent in Felicity Lott's masterclass where she put five of our great young sopranos through their paces. It has been such a treat to have her here on her way from San Francisco to the east coast on her recital tour which is also taking in Washington and New York. Anyone in either of those two cities in the coming week would do well to try to get to hear this quite wonderful artist.
It was a great privilege for these young people to spend an afternoon with her. And I have to report that she was thrilled with them too. And she was at Don Giovanni as well of course - and was bowled by it. She was a pretty distinguished Elvira (you can get her recording here) - and she loved every minute of this one!
We are about to start another hard week - A Flowering Tree will be dominating our days and evenings. All the news fit to print will appear here! Meanwhile if you go to the picture site you will see a few more informal pictures of life at Flowering Tree rehearsals.
I was at Saturday's performance and it was indeed wonderful. A hearty "Bravi!" to Mr. Dickie, Ms. Glover, the cast, and all involved.
I couldn't help but notice the cameras set up around the theater, however. I assume the camera operators and crew were "rehearsing" for the simulcast, but it also left me wondering whether the performance Friday will be recorded for posterity. If so, is there any chance it will ultimately be made available for purchase as a DVD? I would certainly consider buying one! (Alas, if only there was an available video of 2005's Figaro -- it was absolutely delightful, and over the last three years I've found myself wishing I could see it again and again.)
Posted by: COT fan in Iowa | May 06, 2008 at 01:25 PM