Donizetti's LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR (aka "That Italian opera with a Scottish accent" 😂 ) was everything a Romeo and Juliet story with an international cast and artistic team ought to be.
Beautiful. Over the top. As far away from reality as the heavens to earth.
And this is why we go to operas... Because the music is just. So. Darn. Beautiful. And yes, everything goes to Hades onstage (plot-wise), but operas teach us to look for the beauty in each moment of heartbreak or despair... And hey! Sing an aria or two, because if you've got to go, might as well hit a couple of high C's (or E flats) along the way!
Oh, to die that beautifully! To go mad, to that exquisite flute music!
It must be said, however, that in a stellar cast, the stand out star of the show was Filipino-born tenor Arthur Espiritu! His voice touched us deeply, and made audience members engage in fierce debates whether it was his last aria or Lucia's that was the best.
This was an opera to remember!!! Congratulations to the Filipino singers, you all sounded amazing and I can't wait to hear more!!!
Bernice in the orchestra pit!
The view from our seats!
Hi Anna!
Wonderful pianists Michelle and Mika!
Spotted at the opera: Mamel and the Palaganases!
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