Posted on 12/17/2006 9:28:44 AM PST by Condor 63
BERLIN - Audience members at Monday's Deutsche Oper production of Mozart's "Idomeneo" will be kindly asked to empty their pockets of all metal objects. And they should be prepared to leave - quickly - in case of a bomb alert.
The Austrian musical genius born 250 years ago was noted for an impish sense of humor and some directors take huge liberties with their interpretations of operas. But the security measures for the performance, which include electronic screening of opera goers and evacuation precautions, are not part of the plot.
It's a case of art meeting religious sensibility - and a decision that the show must go on, despite concerns that the production, featuring the severed head of the Prophet Muhammad, could prompt violence.
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How ironic: the Beheader beheaded.
Ohhh man. Break out the popcorn. The Muslim Offence Level will go up a couple of colors, I'm sure. Next thing you know they won't be buying german cars along with Danish cheese.
Gotta be ready for that Christian rioting and violence when the severed head of Jesus Christ is shown.
Hopefully they recorded it on video. Probably could raise a pretty penny for their productions by selling DVDs. I'd buy one.
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