What a Find!
When I learned there was a MET podcast, I immediately added it to my list. What a find! I have been going to the HD broadcasts from the very beginning. And I have loved most of the productions. But now I have a new level of understanding musically what is happening in each opera. The lecture on La Boheme was an eye-opener note-by-note. And the lectures detailing the different singers have been very informative. Now every time a tenor goes pianissimo I think back on this lecture. Plus, putting the composer into historical context has helped me understand how their musical vision came about. These podcasts are a valuable service to me and I want to thank the MET for providing them. And, by the way, the last time I was in NYC I did go to see a live performance (Turandot) and it was/is one of the highlights of my life.
barryearle via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/28/16
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