On January 3rd, little daughter and I travelled to New York in order to attend the production of Puccini's "La Rondine", (The Sparrow), at the Metropolitan Opera House in Lincoln Center. The featured performers were Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna. Ms. Gheorghiu was radiant in addition to her stupendous vocal power. The production was bright, charming, melodic, and the time and expense of attendance "so completely worth it" as noted by little daughter.
On this, my third exposure to the Met, I found the place more compelling than before. Let's go though it; red velvet wall covering; red velvet seat covering; crystal lighting fixtures that ascend to the ceiling just before the curtain; drinking fountains with paper cups; a bar on each level of the building; a fine dining restaurant open to those with tickets; sinuous staircases; a massive stage with a gold curtain; and the Met's truly wonderful orchestra. Add to this the talents of the vocal performers; the lighting + set decoration and beauty of the composition by Signor Puccini, and the Met adds up to the signal cultural institution in New York City. It is a palace of all the arts. Thank you, all who have anything to do with the Met.
While walking over to the Met, I encountered a celebrity, Hazel Mae, late of NESN Sportsdesk, etc. My daughter was with me at the time and probably allowed Hazel to be a bit more open a street meeting. She was quite warm and courteous to this fan, and agreed to stand for a photo before heading indoors for a hair appointment. You can see Hazel on MLB TV's Hot Stove show nightly, and probably much more often once baseball season opens.(Blackberry Photo by Megan).
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