17Strings..
Hear Hear! I love live performances as well.. however... while Dallas, Tx. DOES have an Opera company, they’ve not been very active this past year... Covid, tsk...
So, I’ve been “regulated” to what I can find on Youtube, or Spotify.. where we can find some fantastic performances.. yet... just between me and thou.. it’s simply not the same thing as actually BEING there in the theater.
I’m with you.. while I don’t really KNOW the words to each aria..I’m SOMEWHAT familiar with what the story is about... Thankfully, at most live performances; there is a large screen above the stage with the English translation printed out, so that those of us who are honest Opera noobs can follow the story.
But, you’re right.. the GLORIOUS SOUND can be overwelming... the MUSIC is the thing!
Please, can we stop the music slide.