Staatsoper!

Well, I've made my one and only trip to the State Opera...that's the ritzy (i.e. extravagently expensive) one. It was definitely worth it!

Last week, we took the "behind-the-scenes" tour. Have you seen Father of the Bride? You know Martin Short's character? That was our tour guide. Seriously. And he was cranky. But the opera house is absolutely beautiful! And I just had my own private little chuckles over Mr. Crabby-Pants.

Last night, we saw La Forza del Destino...The Force of Destiny. Typical dramatic, powerful Verdi. Plus an extremely convoluted story line. And basically everyone dies. Cheery stuff. I think I have outdone myself in the uncouth department, since I chose to take and eat a Clif bar on the opulent balcony of the Staatsoper. As the elegant people surrounding me sipped their champagne and ate decadent dessert, I loudly unwrapped my energy bar and wolfed it down. Well, you can't have a rumbly tummy during the opera!

The singers and orchestra were amazing, especially the tenor, who I wanted to wrap up and put in my pocket (that's a Jane Austin reference, in case it reads strangely). But the staging? Weird. The chorus were dressed as cowboys and cowgirls. Hmmm.

Tonight, I'm off to a FREE organ concert. Woo-hoo!