The Arts in NYC Fall 2012

A number of weeks ago, I traveled all the way uptown, to the Guggenheim, or the “Googy” as my grandmother calls it, to view Picasso Black and White. Surprisingly, this was my first visit to the museum and boy was I mesmerized. Even before entering the famed, spiral-like building, I was blown away. The architecture of […]

I wasn’t sure what to expect when we went to see Aida. I always thought that operas were long and dreadfully boring, from the opinion of others. However, I neither had any knowledge nor ever attended an opera, so I couldn’t have an opinion of my own. Thankfully, Jake came to class and taught us the styles […]

I saw my first opera during sophomore or junior year of high school, when I went to see Don Giovanni. That being said, I had some pre-conceived notions about the Met and the entire idea of an opera. In all honesty, I was expecting a very long performance, somewhat boring classical music, and very dramatic […]

I was excited to go to the Lincoln Center for the first time. I had never been to an opera before, and I liked how we had the opportunity to attend one. I know that opera is not for everyone. My moms good friend attends ALL the time and enjoys every second of it. Her […]

I walked into the Lincoln Center without biased judgments or negative views of the opera. I have heard people speaking poorly of the opera and about how boring it was. But, there are also people I know who loved the opera and enjoyed sitting through everything. The only logical way for me to see if […]