A Night at the Opera | Thoughts, Outfit, GRWM

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you to Babbel for bringing us this video. Get up to 60% off your subscription here ➡ go.babbel.com/t?bsc=1200m60-youtube-thedailyconnoisseur-dec-2022&btp=default&KZbin&Influencer..thedailyconnoisseur..USA..KZbin Have you ever attended the opera? I would love to read about your experience in the comments below. Thank you for watching! Love, Jennifer

[@leslieh3785]

I had some takeaways from this video. Always expect miracles, both large and small, and then revel in them when they happen. Be ready for anything that might come your way. Have your special outfits cleaned and ready for surprises. Keep your hair and nails ready always. Let yourself be enthralled at something new. A life of preparation isn’t boring, it’s exciting!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Yes! ♥️

[@kellyandrews9462]

When I lived in Sydney I would treat myself to a night out at the opera every couple months. I went alone because I didn’t know anyone interested in Opera. I was enchanted with the whole experience. I thoroughly embarrassed myself by sobbing in Madame Butterfly. Not pretty little tears, no; sobbing, runny nose and all, trying not to snort loudly. I will never go without a handkerchief again.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I love that! haha

[@happymommy1]

A critic in Sweden referred to it as the "mandatory Puccini sob" with nose running and all. My oldest daughter played the child in Madama Butterfly when she was little, at the Royal Opera in Stockholm, I sobbed too!

[@ajohonly3721]

Haha 😆 this is very sweet

[@taniacummings9207]

I would do the same, Sydney Opera house on my own. I liked to stand with a glass of champagne and orange juice and look out over the harbour in the interval, it was the only time I could view the harbour without the glorious, glistening sails of the opera house distracting me and dominating the view.

[@rsho1664]

​@@TheDailyConnoisseur Try some Long Black Satin Gloves at a future event where you have to glam it up !!!

[@kimberlyleheney5680]

I recently had the opportunity to perform in the ensemble of La Bohème with Nashville Opera this past fall! It was my first time performing in an opera and Such a wonderful experience. My three children and husband attended and I know they appreciated the translation above the stage. I’ve been a fan of yours for several years now. Lovely to see you out at the opera! I agree wholeheartedly that more young people should try to get out and experience this unique way of storytelling.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

How amazing! I bet your children will always cherish that memory of you performing!

[@afgyhujkj4765]

I met my husband in Nashville when I was there to sing with Nashville Opera :)

[@Thekatedelaney]

Loved the sisterly love! Makes me miss my sisters! I worked at the Metropolitan Opera in NYC for about a year. Not singing! In the gift shop 😂 The people watching was definitely fascinating. There are people there from all walks of life. Opera doesn’t have to be stuffy like people might think. The opera die hards weren’t stuffy people, they just loved opera so much, some worked in the shop to get discounted tickets. You’d be amazed at their knowledge of the composers, the singers, the productions, the language, etc. Patrons wore everything from evening gowns and furs, to jeans. Attending the opera can be a magical night, especially at the Met. Have you seen Moonstruck? Thanks for a wonderful video Jennifer!! ❤️ 🎶

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Yes, the people-watching is amazing!

[@MadameChic1]

Wow Jennifer! This video is so close to my heart. My Mother who past away at age 74 was born and lived in New York until she married. At the age of 19 she auditioned for the Metropolitan Opera. She was chosen as an understudy for the main character. I don't know what play that was. She sang in French and Italian. Long story short, she met my father, married and had children. Although she was extremely talented, she gave up her singing carrier to raise us. She sang all my life as a child in the house every day and sometimes at night I would hear her singing and playing the piano. I have all of her music scores and opera sheet music and her hand writing of her notes. Opera was a special part of my life that takes me back in time. I wish I could send you pictures of her singing on stage. Thank you for sharing your Night at the Opera with your sister. I really enjoyed it. ❤

[@juliecarns]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story; what a treasure to have your mother singing in your home after finding her husband. True love!

[@deannab9511]

Sweet Gatsby, miss him walking around in the videos . Lovely dress and evening,. Tosca always makes me think of Maria Callas , absolutely amazing! She's definitely my favorite!

[@susanborgen7436]

What a lovely breathe of fresh air for you and your sister after the last 6 6 months with all you have had going on. Thank you also for breaking some of the myths about opera. I had no idea there are subtitles! Good to know. So glad you had a wonderful time and thank you for sharing!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

We have been through a lot this year. Thank you!

[@cynthiasmith1389]

Thank you, Jennifer, for sharing your opera experience with such positivity and enthusiasm. As an opera singer, it makes my heart happy to hear that you enjoyed yourself enough to share your night with us.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you, Cynthia!

[@jennymc7821]

In 1994 I was a freshman at the University of Dallas. They had a wonderful program there called the Dallas Year program. It enabled college students to attend the Dallas Opera for only two or three dollars per ticket. My first semester I took a music class where we learned not only music theory, but the stories behind the operas. I was able to attend La Boheme, among others. It really made this type of art not only accessible, but real for us. I will always be grateful for that.

[@BellaAria3]

You and your sister both looked stunning, well dressed for the opera! 🌹As someone who has studied and loved opera for years and years, thank you so much for endeavoring to make it more approachable for the average person! I used to be part of a little troupe that traveled to different elementary schools to teach the little ones about opera. My main aria was "Quando men vo" from Boheme and I always had a blast chewing the scenery with that one! People always complain about the so-called language barrier. The supertitles do help, and I find that if the singers are good enough actors, you will know (roughly) what is going on anyway! There are also plenty of operas that are performed in English 😁

[@deannab9511]

My first Opera was Porgie and Bess, at 15. I was hooked!

[@joycedecker6130]

I have been to see LaBoheme at the New York metropolitan opera at Christmas time (my bucket list), La Traviata and Madam Butterfly at the San Francisco Opera. Each performance was magical.

[@sarahburke8955]

I must admit, I've never been to an opera! I've been to the ballet several times, and symphony performances, and I loved each and every one. Getting dressed up and enjoying masterfully performed live art is just so thrilling, especially when you get to have a special dinner beforehand or after performance treat! I remember when I was a teenager (who had been involved in dance for my whole school career), the magical experience of my parish priest taking me to the ballet and then having dessert and coffee at a very fancy hotel restaurant after, it was truly a once in a lifetime experience.

[@dianewicks8934]

I just love when things like that happen. It's like you manifested tickets to the opera. What a great story and a nice night for you and your sister.

[@youareinbarbados2578]

Here in Italy my 18 yrs old doughter plays violin in the Palermo Opera House youth orchestra. They play it all... Rossini, Vivaldi, Mozart I couldn't live without art ❤️

[@SunshineBloom777]

It’s amazing how God is so gracious and kind, I love hearing how He crafted together you getting to attend the opera!! Beautiful, your sister and you! 💛

[@laurahuddleston6285]

I love going to the opera and am lucky to live in Houston, which has the wonderful Houston Grand Opera. Tosca is one of my favorites. In Houston, one sees everything from ballgowns to jeans with blazers. It is less about the attire and more about the experience. Opera audiences are usually very well mannered - it is rare to hear someone talking loudly (as happened when I saw Baryshnikov at the ballet in Houston) or cell phones ringing (as happens occasionally at the symphony). There is something about the beautiful voices, gorgeous costumes, sets, props and melodramatic storylines that make the opera experience extra special. Loved this video.

[@anitaclemens2609]

Thank you for being so kind about opera and explaining to people the myths about opera. My mother studied opera at the New England Conservatory in Boston. She and my father took me to my first opera when I was 5 years old. I went every year until the Met stopped coming to Boston. But there were other productions of opera I use to go to, including 30 miles from Boston in Concord, MA. I even went to New Hampshire once to see a Sicilian puppet show (very large puppets) in a production of Tosca. It was surreal, but interesting. I remember visiting Italy and actually seeing Castel Saint Angelo, the building Tosca supposedly threw herself off of. That was very exciting for me and every time I see a picture of that building I think of Tosca. I saw Madam Butterfly in Milan at La Scala, a Franco Zefferelli production, while working in Milan for one of my hi tech companies I was employed at, it was sublime. My favorite opera is La Traviata, followed by La Boheme. My mother loved those two operas and would regularly sing them in the house. Sempre Libre was her favorite and mine too. Thanks again. And to dress nice is a sign of respect to the artists.

[@sherriepiechowski4556]

You did a beautiful job applying your makeup, hair and dressed to perfection! What a wonderful story of an invitation to a special night with your sister!❤ Merry Christmas sweet Jennifer 🎄 God Bless you this Christmas and in the new year!🥂

[@susanmclaughlin4266]

When I was young and had opportunities to see an opera, I would check the libretto out of the library and read it beforehand so I’d be able to follow the story. As an adult, my husband and I had the opportunity to see Turandot. It was the first time I ever saw the libretto flashed on the stage like subtitles. It made the whole experience so much more enjoyable.

[@juliecarns]

Jennifer, How fun to see you with your sister all beautiful for a night on the town. ❤ My husband and I attended an afternoon opera at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra hall of Verdi; what a fabulous opportunity! Last night, we took our 7 children and son-in-law to a full live performance of Handel’s Messiah; I highly recommend all families find a recital near them if this magnificent oratorio. Merry Christmas ladies, Julie 🌷

[@shakirahightower]

I worked with the Atlanta Opera in recent years. I saw the Barber of Seville and Orpheu. The latter is a major favorite. I've also seen Porgy and Bess on Broadway starring Audra MacDonald. Wonderful!

[@dawndavis]

Love that synchronicity! ❤️

[@jordynlopez8974]

Aww you and your sister are both gorgeous by the way ❤ thanks for sharing this enchanted sisters night out! How memorable 💖

[@cirelo1896]

Love this story! So fun! I have a lovely opera memory. I saw Carmen in Verona, Italy in the ancient Roman ampitheatre. It was held in the evening and as the overture began everyone in the crowd lit little tapers which were handed out. The candlelight spread through the twilight and it was one of the most captivating experiences of my life! I was struck what a cultural affair it was there. Every kind of person attended! All kinds of dress too. Fancy Ball gowns and tuxedos on the ground floor but up in the cheap seats mostly street wear. Such good people watching!

[@hollydewbean3248]

So wonderful, Jennifer. Thank you.

[@BarbyDailey-Rurallife40]

Ahh, Southern California nights, how I miss those! My mom was trained in opera singing so I was raised listening to Operas on the record player. My parents took me to see Carmen and La Traviata. I have not been to the opera as an adult. What a fun experience this was for you and your sister!

[@staceyl618]

Jennifer, that is an amazing story - and amazing gift from Bonnie! Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing this.

[@HeartDrivenTarot]

What fun! And I love your outfit!

[@ginaharbison6650]

Aww! How wonderful that a desire was so quickly fulfilled! Getting to share with your sister extra wonderful!

[@rachelortiz9153]

Oh how fun "meeting" your sister!!! Happiest of Holidays!!

[@mwebb3014]

Now that was a perfect evening!! You and your sister are stunning. 🤩

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you!

[@rrhines3151]

Have never been to the opera but I am thrilled that you were able to attend! What an exciting evening for you and your sister! You looked festive and lovely! It made me smile to hear the excitement in your voice! 🎶💕💫

[@deniseharrell1591]

Next, you need to see Cosi Fan Tutti. You and your sister can wear OPI's Tutti Frutti Tanga polish for matching manicures! Can you imagine if Mozart were alive today, getting a synthesizer for Christmas this year? 😄

[@brose7594]

What a wonderful experience to hear about and an awesome gift for you. Thank you for sharing!

[@stacievoorhis5160]

I loved seeing you so animated when you were talking about the opera and people-watching. I also think it was fabulous that you went with your sister. You looked beautiful, too. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

[@CFW1]

How exciting for you and your sister! What a fantastic evening the two of you must have experienced. Thank you for sharing the evening with us through this video. I've always wanted to see a live opera in-person and some day hope to attend. This video has made me more intentional about going in the future. You both looked beautiful 😍

[@heatherthompson8837]

What a magical evening with your sister (who looks like a lot of fun)! You pulled together a beautiful ensemble, too. Meanwhile, that Creme Brulee!

[@jenniferbrooks--planj5459]

What a lovely evening! I went to see Madam Butterfly back in college and it was a lot of fun.

[@krism4139]

Such an uplifting story! Thank you for sharing as I needed this today. My husband and I attended the opera once about 15 years ago on a whim, just to dress up and enjoy something different. I mourn the days of dressing up to attend plays and musicals.

[@robertascholten8173]

Quite the story about the opera tickets! Hope you put that in your journal! I LOVE opera. My son-in-law (before he moved to another city) sang with the chorus, and my husband's son played first bass for the symphony. Opera is not to be missed - so enriching!

[@gerigaskill785]

You both looked beautiful, how lovely to be able to be together for an elegant and enchanting night at the opera! What a fabulous story about your invitation from a follower!

[@pamelagoodson9034]

In school my choir teacher took us to see La Boheme in Fort Worth Texas. I have been to a few other operas. The last one was Tosca in Dresden Germany. Puccini is wonderful!

[@HeartDrivenTarot]

I attended the opera regularly as a child and teenager. I just recently learned that the first opera ever performed in the United States was in Charleston where I moved a year ago.

[@silvaemilyanwhite]

I enjoyed this so much. You two looked beautiful! 🤩

[@mylenerozendaal2951]

Loved this video!!! Thank you!!

[@sailsouthpacific]

Thank you for this wonderful video! I love the opera. My husband had the same misconceptions that you mentioned. I took him to Don Giovanni and he absolutely loved it. He couldn't believe how funny and enjoyable the opera was. What a great night out for you and your sister! You looked absolutely stunning. The synchronicity of the universe fulfilling your dreams is magical.

[@pam3744]

How fun - both you and your sister looked beautiful ! Agree with your observations about attending the opera. I’ve attended once and found it so enjoyable that I’m sure I’ll do it again. I had the misperception that the whole thing would feel a bit pretentious but I was very much mistaken.

[@Evie329]

How wonderful! I uave not been to the opera, although my husband has. It is definitely on my list! Your sister seems like so much fun. 💜✌️

[@JenniferVanMatreMissouriUSA]

Loved seeing your real life night out and seeing your sister!

[@alexandraeverafter1015]

Because I love opera, I was tickled to watch this video of you getting ready and watching Tosca, one of my favorite operas. You and your sister both look stunning (I want that SKYE dress and the Charlotte Tilbury palette!), and I am glad that night was magical for both of you. I have watched several operas in my life, including La Bohème, Manon, Il Trovatore (starting the dream team of Anna Netrebko and the late Dmitri Hvorostovsky), and Tosca, and it felt like heaven every time. I am dreaming of my next night at the opera. 🎵 P.S. If I do get a jewelry box like yours, I want it to play “Vissì d’Arte.”

[@victoriaoliver9958]

Wow...what a serendipitous story! And a blessing all around for the soprano who invited you and her husband, to your sister and yourself, and finally to us who get to experience it through you! It was lovely to meet your beautiful sister. It was fun "getting ready" with you. I also appreciate how you discussed misconceptions about the opera near the end! All around wonderful video that I hope gets lots of views. Maybe you could add more tags or more to the title since it goes far beyond fashion. 😊❤

[@mrsjudys]

You look marvelous! What a fun night out. Thanks for taking us along. 🎄💖🎄

[@sherrynewland1699]

What a fun video to watch!! It looked like so much fun for you and your sister ❤

[@skiptomylu1]

You looked absolutely stunning and what a wonderful story!

[@lissetsanchez5316]

This was quite informative Jennifer! I have never been to the Opera. My husband told me we should at least go once. It's on my bucket list! Looks like you had a lovely evening with your sister.

[@joannacallander1788]

I regularly go to the opera here in the north of England. We're very lucky to have the fabulous Opera North who perform both classics, more modern and less performed operas. It's always stimulating and they do talks beforehand for free. It's absolutely fabulous!

[@wendykornfein3337]

Loved your dress style for the Opera.

[@buckshot1488]

Funny, I also am a long time watcher of Freddy and Josie. Love them! And you...give me hope that I can be "posh" even at 74 years old!

[@carolynboyce8926]

What a Wonderful Night Out to share with us all. Jennifer's Opera Evening Wear was Absolutely Fantastique and Tres Magnifique. Tosca Magic!!

[@johnnamadsen1543]

Thank you for Tosca, i have set the opera anomber time i love opera

[@debrasams2362]

What a fabulous experience!! I am envious. I would love to go to an Opera. You looked so elegant. The black dress was stunning. I love the hair bow. So glad you enjoyed and glad your sister had this wonderful experience. ❤️

[@heathersnow3368]

Aww!! How fun! Last night my husband took me to see the Cleveland orchestra at severance hall. I felt like Cinderella 🥰

[@rachelgustafson1207]

Jennifer, what a sweet gift from God! I was so happy for you and your sister hearing this story unfold. What a lovely couple that blessed you!❤

[@JenniferVanMatreMissouriUSA]

I love the story! Things like this are the magic of life ❤ I’ve recently become interested in Opera thanks to a family friend. My daughter’s BFF attends Interlocken, training in opera. They are seniors in high school now. Listening to this young lady, that I’ve known since was in kindergarten total blows me away!

[@dmmosher]

You and your sister are so pretty!!! I'm glad you could have fun together! Thanks for sharing!

[@karmakomodia]

Charming video.. you both look wonderful.

[@lindaguerra638]

Lovely!!❤

[@reneecailloux2573]

Perfect outfit!

[@gabriellemendes6791]

Wow! What an amazing "coincidence"!! Loved that experience!

[@zn5796]

Wow! This was a fairy tale moment in your life. Great to see your sister.

[@ashleylim2954]

Thank you for introducing Babel

[@Rositasparks]

The laws of attraction are very real. This happens to me all the time. How fun!

[@marep5597]

You and your sister look so beautiful! I love going out with my sister. We always have a great time.

[@graceland6331]

I'm going to the nutcracker ballet this Saturday. Really looking forward to it.

[@victoriamorris8678]

Hello from Paris 💕 we went to l’Opera Bastille a few years ago with our children to see la Belle au bois dormant we all loved it, so we are going back in a few days time to see Le lac des cygnes, still in Bastille❤

[@larag1764]

So lovely to 'meet' your sister. You both look stunning in your outfits !! I love your sister's red shoes 👠!! Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your channel xx

[@carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11]

I’ve always said put your dreams out there in the universe because they’ll come true!😊

[@kimgordon3695]

What a delightful evening. Your sister is beautiful too! I loved the music you've selected here. 💞

[@jordynlopez8974]

Thanks for encouraging us to seek out the arts! We recently went to the symphony under the stars with our baby! He loved it 🥰. We also got him baby Einstein’s “the orchestra” dvd to play for him in car commutes! Clare de lune is our favorite song and our lives are enriched by your suggestions and the nurturing will shape my baby boy’s future taste in music and hopefully provide wonderful, peaceful memories! Thanks for sharing your life with ours ❤

[@GratefulWindee]

Oh,Jennifer.I saw a glow in your eyes.You look so happy and excited!..I am so happy for you and your sister experiencing such a wonderful time!..I have never been to an opera but I sure do want to experience it someday with my family.'nice day! Thanks for sharing this.

[@rhondawallace3486]

I love the opera! The first opera I went to was Carmen. I paid for one of those "cheap seats" and ended up on the very back row right under the roof! I didn't care. It was wonderful. The second opera I went to was The Magic Flute. I had emailed a friend who works at the local classical station if she knew where I could get discounted tickets. She ended up leaving me a ticket at will call that was just a few rows from the front. My favorite memory at this one was when Papageno broke out in "Deep in the Heart of Texas". Everyone clapped at just the right time! 🤣

[@susievega3256]

I have been to the San Francisco Symphony a few times. Definitely, part of the enjoyment was planning what to wear.

[@joannehenderson]

I am so excited for this weekend! My first time ever seeing a ballet in person. We will be attending The Nutcracker!!! I made a Christmas Bucket list and now I get to check this one off!

[@debrablack5173]

Jennifer, you were all lit up talking about your wonderful evening and you looked perfectly beautiful in your wonderful black dress.

[@joannafoster3423]

I homeschool my kids and this year we're doing music appreciation. We just completed our unit on art music: classical and opera. Surprisingly my teens really enjoyed it. I've attended 2 operas so far: The Magic Flute and The Phantom of the Opera. Lovely!

[@MaryamAli-vd1xv]

So beautiful. Brought tears my eyes.🌹 Madam Butterfly really enjoyed it.

[@joannmoon949]

Such a fun, happy video. It sounds like a wonderful evening and it was so fun to see your beautiful sister. Sisters are the best!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Yes they are! Thank you!

[@JChandler6416]

I am so delighted that you had a well-deserved evening out and that God showered you with His blessings in such an obvious way. He dazzles us with His specific love for us! You looked so lovely and elegant. Tosca was my first opera at The Met in NYC.

[@nukhetozmen]

I have seen Tosca at the Sydney Opera House in 2015. It was incredible 😊

[@lisaconard9351]

Looked like a beautiful evening Jennifer. My first opera was last month for my 50th birthday. The Wreckers at the Houston Grand Opera. It was amazing!

[@barbaranorth4053]

I used to go to the ballet a lot and have only been once to the opera. I saw Madama Butterfly with my mom and my daughter. I also ended up crying as the story is so heart wrenching ❤😢

[@eliz493]

Thank you for this video! I have yet to venture out to the opera again, but I've been to Tosca before! I've also had the pleasure of seeing Turandot and La Boheme. I wish Puccini's less performed compositions would be available (Gianni Schicci, for example). I also love Verdi and Mozart for Opera, but I haven't had the opportunity to see them live. I'm always so moved by the power of the human voice when viewing live opera. It is wondrous and magnificent!

[@MtHa-yu2sf]

What a beautiful evening!

[@jeanniepawlowski265]

Thanks!

[@iveyg2993]

I have been to Tosca twice. It is my favorite opera as far as the music goes. (Figure skaters like Michelle Kwan have skated to its dramatic and passionate arias.) I also love Verdi’s Aida, as it is usually a grand production with lots of staging and costumes, as it is a grand opera.

[@alisonjordan303]

Really enjoyed this video!

[@heartsandmindsathome]

That is so fun!! Sister girls nights are the best. 🥰 I had the pleasure of attending Madame Butterfly in Houston with the French club in high school! It has definitely been way too long.

[@harpo627]

How fun! You look so beautiful and elegant! I am inspired to go see an opera now! As a musician, (harpist) I love music, and my Italian grandpa and great grandpa were singers, so this is especially dear to me. My great grandpa immigrated from Abruzzi, Italy, having sung with a trio called “The Neapolitan Troubadours”.