Another great one: Sweeney Todd by Steven Sodheim. Beautiful, brilliant, fabulous libretto/lyrics. Very user friendly for a first timer. Italian opera is the way to start out. User friendly operas are La Boheme, Aida, Madama Butterfly, La Traviata and Carmen (French). Go to the library and take them out. You'll get an idea, real quick, if this is for you. Won't cost you a cent....
Getting into Opera... need advice
I have never listened to much opera, but have lately been accidentally encountering it, and decided its time to dip my toe into the water.
I am interested in starting with something that has a very melancholy, introspective feel to it. Something slower... not too sprightly.
I guess that desire leads me to believe that I should look for a tenor, but if someone has a recording that features a female vocalist that they think would fit the bill, I will be receptive to such a suggestion.
Oh, and I have a CD-only rig. No vinyl or high resolution capabilities.
Thanks very much for the help.
I am interested in starting with something that has a very melancholy, introspective feel to it. Something slower... not too sprightly.
I guess that desire leads me to believe that I should look for a tenor, but if someone has a recording that features a female vocalist that they think would fit the bill, I will be receptive to such a suggestion.
Oh, and I have a CD-only rig. No vinyl or high resolution capabilities.
Thanks very much for the help.
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