Cathy managed to get free tickets to the Edmonton Opera for Verdi’s MacBeth. Last minute really. I picked Adam up from his house right afterwork and I realized I’d be going to the opera with sneakers… (I don’t do fancy shoes at work) Adam was gracious enough to wear his sneakers with his black slacks. At least we weren’t the most underdressed.
The first act I thought was quite slow and boring but I loved the staging, costumes and singing. I was very impressed by the way they made the stage look so different by shining different light patterns on the cloth to either make it look like castle walls, trees, etc. The second act was way more interesting to watch. I think that’s because the songs were a bit faster (maybe), shorter(definately less repeats of the same lines) and there were more scene changes.
To tell the truth, I didn’t stay for the whole thing. I left at the second intermission. If you want a full review I’m sure Ange and Dustin will be able to provide one since they were there too! Ange is a part of the Explorer’s Club which provides the opportunity for rush seats for people under 30 to experience opera.
Bertha