Comments on: Curtain Coming Down on First HD Transmission! http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/ Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:11:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 By: John http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1016 John Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:02:02 +0000 http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1016 I saw Romeo et Juliette on the 15th and am still blown away. What a fabulous use of technology. My question to The Met is this: If I rent a theatre for a private party, can I arrange with you to broadcast a pre-recorded performance? This would be a fantastic party. I saw Romeo et Juliette on the 15th and am still blown away. What a fabulous use of technology. My question to The Met is this: If I rent a theatre for a private party, can I arrange with you to broadcast a pre-recorded performance? This would be a fantastic party.

]]> By: David G. http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1012 David G. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:37:46 +0000 http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1012 At the "encore" performance we attended on Sunday at the Cinemark 18 in Tarentum PA, the theater was unable to show the first 25 minutes of the opera and then the picture/sound failed for a few seconds four times later during the performance. I don't know who was responsible for these problems, but it certainly disrupted what was a splendid performance in virtually every detail. Despite these problems, I'm so grateful for this opportuity. For an opera lover like myself, this kind of outreach means I'll be able to experience great performances on a regular basis. THANK YOU to the Met for making this possible for thousands of us outside the NYC metropolitan area! At the “encore” performance we attended on Sunday at the Cinemark 18 in Tarentum PA, the theater was unable to show the first 25 minutes of the opera and then the picture/sound failed for a few seconds four times later during the performance. I don’t know who was responsible for these problems, but it certainly disrupted what was a splendid performance in virtually every detail. Despite these problems, I’m so grateful for this opportuity. For an opera lover like myself, this kind of outreach means I’ll be able to experience great performances on a regular basis. THANK YOU to the Met for making this possible for thousands of us outside the NYC metropolitan area!

]]> By: charles http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1011 charles Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:47:27 +0000 http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1011 My wife and two other opera lovers saw "Romeo et Juliette" in Knoxville,Tn, along with a full house. People clapped along with the Met audience. It was an exhilarating performance by all singers, especially the leads. "As good or better than being there" was frequently heard. Renee Fleming was charming, reminescent of Beverly Sills. You have created a delightful monster- give us more! Charles Kirby, Waynesville, NC 12/16/07 My wife and two other opera lovers saw “Romeo et Juliette” in Knoxville,Tn, along with a full house. People clapped along with the Met audience. It was an exhilarating performance by all singers, especially the leads. “As good or better than being there” was frequently heard. Renee Fleming was charming, reminescent of Beverly Sills. You have created a delightful monster- give us more! Charles Kirby, Waynesville, NC 12/16/07

]]> By: Wes http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1010 Wes Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:22:31 +0000 http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1010 I watched the performance in a theater in Denver, Colorado on Sunday. It was truly wonderful, in a very personal way. The last two acts stirred up memories of my 40 year marriage to Char who passed away this September. Good grief was my applause, with tears and sobs. I watched the performance in a theater in Denver, Colorado on Sunday. It was truly wonderful, in a very personal way. The last two acts stirred up memories of my 40 year marriage to Char who passed away this September. Good grief was my applause, with tears and sobs.

]]> By: Rosemary http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1009 Rosemary Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:49:40 +0000 http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1009 Romeo et Juliet was wonderful. This was a great experience- camera work, direction, costumes, acting and singing were all fantastic. I saw this production in Ogden, UT. The sound did leave us briefly three or four times with a rat-a-tat-tat sound preceding its return, but that was a small price to pay for such an opportunity. Romeo et Juliet was wonderful. This was a great experience- camera work, direction, costumes, acting and singing were all fantastic.

I saw this production in Ogden, UT. The sound did leave us briefly three or four times with a rat-a-tat-tat sound preceding its return, but that was a small price to pay for such an opportunity.

]]> By: Irene http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1007 Irene Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:06:16 +0000 http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1007 Delighted to have been able to experience ROMEO ET JULIETTE at our local theatre in West Springfield, MASS. We had seen it in September in NYC and wanted to relive the magic, esp. that suspended bedroom scene! HD viewing is a fabulous concept which will change the face of opera. However.........the volume in the theatre was loud to the point of painful. Are there guidelines/standards for each theatre to follow? I have read similar comments from viewers in Canada. Anyone else have this problem? Bravo Peter Gelb for truly revolutionizing the art form. Bravi Anna Netrebko & Roberto Alagna for a wonderful and very moving performance. We look forward to more HD operas. Irene & Tom Burkhard Becket, MASS Delighted to have been able to experience ROMEO ET JULIETTE at our local theatre in West Springfield, MASS. We had seen it in September in NYC and wanted to relive the magic, esp. that suspended bedroom scene!
HD viewing is a fabulous concept which will change the face of opera. However………the volume in the theatre was loud to the point of painful.
Are there guidelines/standards for each theatre to follow? I have read similar comments from viewers in Canada. Anyone else have this problem?
Bravo Peter Gelb for truly revolutionizing the art form.
Bravi Anna Netrebko & Roberto Alagna for a wonderful and very moving performance.
We look forward to more HD operas.
Irene & Tom Burkhard
Becket, MASS

]]> By: H.D. http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1006 H.D. Sun, 16 Dec 2007 21:49:51 +0000 http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1006 Watched Anna Netrebko(G R E A T !!!)and Alagna (SIMILAR!!!) on screen at Tuschinsky Theater Amsterdam which was completely SOLD OUT!! Audience witnessed great show--JOOSTEN, their voices were excellent but their play was unusually good for opera-buffs!!!!! This new medium, watching a live performance taking place halfway around the world,will never replace expensive trips to Scala (Milan) Bastille (Paris) ROH (London) Tapac (Tel Aviv)but it will give large audiences a chance to enjoy L I V E their favourite singers / actors/plays from their favourite streetcornertheatre!! Watched Anna Netrebko(G R E A T !!!)and Alagna (SIMILAR!!!) on screen at Tuschinsky Theater Amsterdam which was completely SOLD OUT!! Audience witnessed great show–JOOSTEN, their voices were excellent but their play was unusually good for opera-buffs!!!!!
This new medium, watching a live performance taking place halfway around the world,will never replace expensive trips to Scala (Milan) Bastille (Paris) ROH (London) Tapac (Tel Aviv)but it will give large audiences a chance to enjoy L I V E their favourite singers / actors/plays from their favourite streetcornertheatre!!

]]> By: Peter http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1005 Peter Sun, 16 Dec 2007 21:36:05 +0000 http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1005 post script The behind the scenes shots were terrific and fun. folks in th eParterre and front orchestra seats don't get those views. And to view the orchestra from the stage perspective was a nice change of view. The intensity and genuineness of interaction between Anna and Roberto was something I've never experienced in the concert hall. [Hey, wasn't she caressing his buttocks in the wedding bed scene?! Mon dieu!!] They were enthralling, and the HD simulcast was a real treat. Peter (encore) post script

The behind the scenes shots were terrific and fun. folks in th eParterre and front orchestra seats don’t get those views. And to view the orchestra from the stage perspective was a nice change of view. The intensity and genuineness of interaction between Anna and Roberto was something I’ve never experienced in the concert hall. [Hey, wasn’t she caressing his buttocks in the wedding bed scene?! Mon dieu!!] They were enthralling, and the HD simulcast was a real treat.

Peter (encore)

]]> By: Walter http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1004 Walter Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:40:43 +0000 http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1004 A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a great performance. So sorry to say that the presentation received so little advertisement and I just know that attendance would have been much greater if people would have been more aware of it. I hope to see as many as possible and will pass the word along. Also, I hope to invite others to go with me tp future performances. JUST WONDERFUL!!!! A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a great performance. So sorry to say that the presentation received so little advertisement and I just know that attendance would have been much greater if people would have been more aware of it.
I hope to see as many as possible and will pass the word along. Also, I hope to invite others to go with me tp future performances.
JUST WONDERFUL!!!!

]]> By: maureen http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1002 maureen Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:54:22 +0000 http://blog.metoperafamily.org/metopera/2007/12/15/curtain-coming-down-on-first-hd-transmission/#comment-1002 this was a great experience. We had season tickets that we shared with friends for the met operas in new york at Lincoln center. We now live in La Quinta, California and I read with envy the season line up. This is truly being there. The sound was wonderful, sets, camera work etc and to see the conductor up close with his musicians was a real treat. The production and the singing was outstanding, for me it looked like a near perfect performance. bravo to all that made this possible This will bring grand singing and and theatre to all. This is a real gift to the world I so look forward to Macbeth. with gratitude, Maureen Bergan White this was a great experience. We had season tickets that we shared with friends for the met operas in new york at Lincoln center. We now live in La Quinta, California and I read with envy the season line up. This is truly being there. The sound was wonderful, sets, camera work etc and to see the conductor up close with his musicians was a real treat. The production and the singing was outstanding, for me it looked like a near perfect performance. bravo to all that made this possible This will bring grand singing and and theatre to all. This is a real gift to the world I so look forward to Macbeth.
with gratitude, Maureen Bergan White

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