Opera Review
I found the opera, Le Nozze di Figaro, to be a very entertaining and well-created performance. As a newcomer to the art of opera, I entered the Metropolitan Opera House with a clear and open mind. I must admit, at first I felt pessimistic toward opera as an art form. Seeing it for myself quickly changed my perspective. The elaborate sets, costumes, and lighting created a very natural and effective backdrop for the performance. Coupled with the structure of the opera house, these aspects created a realistic and cinematic effect that helped to set varying and specific moods. The musicians in the pit performed effortlessly and sublimely, providing flow to the performance and instilling emotion in the audience. The performers themselves were of the finest character. They demonstrated their ability to project and maintain crystal-clear tones through their voices, varying their range and inflecting their singing with various techniques. The performers excelled in their movements as well. Through gestures and singing, the performers were able to convey and communicate the emotions of their characters very effectively. My experience at the Metropolitan Opera House has opened my eyes to the art form of opera and its very elaborate and extensive production process. Every aspect of the opera, from the singing to the music to the lighting, must be perfected in an effort to create a masterpiece. Le Nozze di Figaro was just that.