Operatic

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA: Thanks to a friend of mine and some sweet, discount tickets, this spring we have been introduced to the stunning spectacle that is the Seattle Opera. 

Wednesday evening, we attended the epic "Aida." Following is what Annabelle had to say about the production. ...

The Seattle Opera is currently running their production of Aida, a story where “Conflicted loyalties spell doom for star-crossed lovers”, as the program puts it. The titular character is a servant in Egypt after her capture during an ongoing war. She falls in love with a soldier named Radamès, who is then selected to lead the charge against Aida’s home country. Aida, torn between love for Radamès or her home, accidentally lets her feelings spill to the princess, Amneris- who also wishes to win Radamès’ heart! When Radamès returns from battle successful, Amneris has already convinced her father to let her marry Radamès as a reward for his deeds! Aida is heartbroken, especially once she sees, among the prisoners, her father- the king of the rival country.

Aida’s beautiful set was designed by Los Angeles graffiti artist RETNA, and it has a very distinct style that lends well to the story. There is almost no dialogue outside of songs- and all of it is in Italian. A lot of thought obviously went into the costumes, which were intricate and brightly colored, contrasting the mostly monotonous background of red, black, and white. It’s a stunning production and the theater gives it a PG rating- meaning you could bring kids if you’re alright with themes of war and death. The theater will show Aida until May 19, so if you want a chance to see the show you should go quickly!

https://youtu.be/WwXrV56iYH0

DOG DAYS: This afternoon, we spent most of our time herding canines. In the house we had two fish, four dogs and one cat. It keeps a person busy. 

Below is a quieter moment. :)