Has anyone been to The Metropolitan Opera Live HD screenings?

[GQgeek]

They're doing Il Barbiere di Seviglia later this month.

What I'm more interested in is whether or not they'll be releasing these on HD-DVD or Blueray any time soon. Does anyone know anything about this?

EDIT: a quick search on DVD empire only brings up stuff from the 90s... Is there that much of a lag-time on this stuff?

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by GQgeek

They're doing Il Barbiere di Seviglia later this month.

What I'm more interested in is whether or not they'll be releasing these on HD-DVD or Blueray any time soon. Does anyone know anything about this?

EDIT: a quick search on DVD empire only brings up stuff from the 90s... Is there that much of a lag-time on this stuff?

My wife and I have tickets for Barbiere and Tritico in the enxt few weeks. My father has been twice in Florida and gives it a big

Don't know about the DVD stuff, though.

 

[A Y]

DVD or even audio releases of performances, especially in America, are tricky to do because of all the union rules about compensation. I wouldn't hold my breath for it.

--Andre

 

[GQgeek]

Originally Posted by aportnoy

My wife and I have tickets for Barbiere and Tritico in the enxt few weeks. My father has been twice in Florida and gives it a big

Don't know about the DVD stuff, though.

Good to know, I'm gonna get tickets then. The montreal opera doesn't do nearly as many annual performances as The Met and it would be nice to see more of them. How much do the tickets cost? Same as a movie or more? Btw, don't you live in NY? Why not attend the actual event?

Andrew #2, that really sucks about the unions. I can't think of a better use for high-def than something like this.

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by GQgeek

Good to know, I'm gonna get tickets then. The montreal opera doesn't do nearly as many annual performances as The Met and it would be nice to see more of them. How much do the tickets cost? Same as a movie or more? Btw, don't you live in NY? Why not attend the actual event?

Tickets were about double that of aregualr movie, $15, I think. As for attending the Met, you have to pick your shots with good seats going for $500-$750/pair.

This season we opted to hear Netrebko in Puritani and Madame Butterfly, our personal favorite.

 

[GQgeek]

Originally Posted by aportnoy

Tickets were about double that of aregualr movie, $15, I think. As for attending the Met, you have to pick your shots with good seats going for $500-$750/pair.

This season we opted to hear Netrebko in Puritani and Madame Butterfly, our personal favorite.

Ouch. I figured they were expensive, but didn't think they'd be that much. That's like three shows with the best seats in the house in montreal...

When you say good seats, do you mean the best seats? Are the cheaper seats bad? I'd like to finally get around to going this year. Any info you have would be helpful.

 

[aportnoy]

Most recent price list. You can go for less but bring your best binoculars!

Orchestra Premium $275
Orchestra Prime $175
Orchestra Balance $100
Orchestra Rear $80
Center Parterre Premium $375
Center Parterre Boxes $320
Side Parterre Boxes $110
Grand Tier Premium $275
Grand Tier Front $175
Grand Tier Rear $100
Dress Circle Premium $150
Dress Circle $100
Balcony Premium $85
Balcony $65
Family Circle Front $26
Family Circle $15

 

[tiger02]

Originally Posted by aportnoy

Balcony Premium $85

+ $50 for

on ebay =

$135 and mad style points, plus the chance to look down old lady cleavage below you

BTW, similar balcony premium seats go for about $25 here. Primo seats are about $55.

 

[GQgeek]

Originally Posted by tiger02

+ $50 for

on ebay =

$135 and mad style points, plus the chance to look down old lady cleavage below you

BTW, similar balcony premium seats go for about $25 here. Primo seats are about $55.

You've got a thing for the old ladies, don't you, Tom? First the acid-washed jeans mom, and now this little comment.

That's a beautiful opera house though.

 

[GQgeek]

http://www.metoperafamily.org/metope.../didonato.aspx

Andrew, check that link and then tell me you're not rethinking getting live tickets for Il Barbiere.

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by GQgeek

http://www.metoperafamily.org/metope.../didonato.aspx

Andrew, check that link and then tell me you're not rethinking getting live tickets for Il Barbiere.

I see you point, have a gander at this link.

http://www.metoperafamily.org/metope...ebko_diva.aspx

 

[GQgeek]

Originally Posted by aportnoy

I see you point, have a gander at this link.

http://www.metoperafamily.org/metope...ebko_diva.aspx

Wow, she is stunning. Does your wife know how you go about choosing which operas to attend?

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by GQgeek

Wow, she is stunning. Does your wife know how you go about choosing which operas to attend?

Hopefully not. I'm safe until The *****cat Dolls make their Met premier.

 

[GQgeek]

Originally Posted by aportnoy

Hopefully not. I'm safe until The *****cat Dolls make their Met premier.

You've inspired me to a new thread.