Patchett – How to Fall in Love with Opera

…Refreshing
by: lisadazz

I found this article to be very refreshing. The way Patchett writes is as though she is really having an extended conversation …

I immediately connected with the author of this reading by the third sentence: “I was raised to have no taste in music.” …

“How can I not care about you when everything you do grabs my attention?” — My Love, Madame Butterfly by Puccini As …

I’ve never actually been to the opera so I’m not completely sure what to expect. The only opera I’ve seen is the …

The first time I listened or watched opera was in elementary school. I remember my music teacher Ms. Donato show us pieces …

Wow! I am actually going to watch an opera with my very own eyes. I learned about the history of operas in …

“Its tough to be interested in that which you not understand.” (pg 7) I think this quote resonates with pretty much every …

I love music. A lot. So when Ann Patchett talks about the the “cartoon catalogue of emotions” she feels when she finally …

Opera is one of those things that I thought one needed to grow up around with in order for one to truly …

I never experienced watching opera in my life ( I watched musicals maybe three times?) I am the person who falls asleep …

Well… To be honest, I’m not fond of opera. But, what is embarrassing to say before making such a statement is that I’ve …

I really like the quote above because it perfectly describes how our attitude should be not only to the opera, but life …

I think this was a very good introductory piece to capture the attention of ignorant ears and expose them to the mysterious …

This is the perfect story to read before attending an opera because while researching for our opera presentation, I listened to some …

My experience with watching opera has been limited to the occasional PBS Theater Specials they give on TV. The overall drama in …

There was a part in article where Patchett said that if there is an opera available, always give it a chance. I …

When I was in fifth grade, I attended the Phantom of the Opera Broadway show. Although my glasses broke that day, and …

I appreciated what Ann Patchett had to say in this passage. I think what she posits is absolutely true: the more expository …