COMPLETE Guide to Your First Opera! ( + debunking myths, Metropolitan Opera tour, pro tips)

[@skylark5789]

What a lovely video. Please keep inspiring the young generation to make Opera and Theater a frequent part of their lives. Don't just save it for special times, attend often, and bring a friend!!!!

[@inspiredzozo]

Yes, what a great suggestion! Opera is for friends ❤

[@barrymorentz5190]

I am now 74 and fondly remember my first opera, Tosca, at the New York City Opera in 1966. My 2nd was the ill-fated Antony and Cleopatra at the then new Met. I was not ready for it and it had little to offer, but that did not deter me from becoming a passionate opera devotée. Opera has enriched my life over the years and has expanded and enhanced my appreciation for classical music. Thank you for this video! I hope it will encourage young people to give it a try.

[@scwiggie]

I love opera. Since I was a child. My family friend was the opera singer Leontyne Price who sang Aida at the Met for many years. I was a subscription member of the Philadelphia opera for years.

[@broadwaymike92]

The very first time I actually went to the Met was in 2007. It was for a concert actually..... The Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth did a one night only solo concert there (so versatile..... her humor, her presence, and the styles she sings from Musical Theater, Opera, and Country in one show). Those feelings of going to the Met was soooooo magical. You feel all the feels. Looking around. The sights. The moment those chandeliers rise when the show starts is so epic.

[@samueljaramillo4221]

Great video. We’ve been going to the Met for thirty five years. And have seen hundreds of performances there. $200.00-$350.00+ for best seats. And over $1000.00 for gala performances..

[@inspiredzozo]

Yes! The tickets are quite expensive...luckily there are great student discounts! If I buy tickets full price they're usually over $200 like I said in the video...personally have never bought $350+! Must be great seats :)

[@Mikeshawtoday]

Thanks for this! I go to all the Live in HD shows in my local Cinema. I'm looking forward to one day going to The Met. I appreciate all these hints and tips. Thank again!

[@williamkittrell3342]

Enjoyed your video very much . Am a true opera fan. Loved your pointers on why not to be afraid of opera. And speaking of places to eat, have had many dinners at il Violino. Looking forward to more tours with you.

[@inspiredzozo]

Thank you for the kind words! I agree, il Violino is delicious ❤

[@ricardoyupanqui806]

Metropolitan Opera respects the great composers work. So I prefer its presentations above others. I love Wagner music represented many times. Thanks for sharing.

[@inspiredzozo]

Wagner is wonderful! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@RespectMyArthurity]

My first live Opera was Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci fifteen years ago at the Met. And I still revel in the memory!

[@inspiredzozo]

Wow, it must have been incredible! Thank you for sharing your experience ❤

[@alexmendez9627]

I have been searching for a video like this for days! I’m about to go to my first opera at The Met (for $32.50 @Family Circle) and I wanted to know what to expect. Thank you 3000!!!🎉

[@inspiredzozo]

Alex, I’m so glad this video was helpful to you! I hope you have an amazing time at the Met and congrats on an amazing deal 😍

[@alexmendez9627]

I will. Thank you again! 👍

[@AlexanderWill1970]

Love opera and my dream was to visit the Met. Did so in April this year in Lucia di Lammermoor, great performance ❤️. Hope to come back soon, hopefully for Wagner. Thank you for your inspirational introduction into the world of opera.

[@inspiredzozo]

Wow, that must have been an amazing performance! I'm glad you found this video helpful

[@melejoystaten9701]

This was a treat! Just splendid!!! Wonderful information!!! I cant wait to see my first opera!!!

[@inspiredzozo]

I'm so glad you enjoyed and I hope you will get to see your first opera soon :)

[@kellicoffman8440]

Love the video wish I could get there so far I have only been able to do live in theater 🎭 from the met which is nice in its own way thank you for the view of the gift shop etc also I added the opera glasses to my Amazon wish list

[@inspiredzozo]

I'm glad you enjoyed the gift shop! There are so many fun things there

[@itsvalory]

wow this looks amazing!! love your vids 💕💕

[@inspiredzozo]

Thank you, that means a lot!

[@JonesJones-np2kq]

My first opera was in either 2018 or 2019 in Zürich Switzerland. All in German🙃

[@scwiggie]

My daughter is a cellist as well and hope she goes to Curtis school of music

[@jonforde3651]

My girlfriend and I saw two Opera there the barber of Seville and madam butterfly (we wanted to see that one because we did the humming chorus in our college choir.)

[@inspiredzozo]

Wowww that must have been incredible to see! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@ChateauDiana]

What is the brand of the binoculars? I heard of Il violino, will definitely try it

[@ltma123]

Thanks for sharing! Newbie here. Is there a recommended dress code?

[@inspiredzozo]

Thanks for watching! Many people use it as an opportunity to dress up semi-formal but I think you can equally get away with jeans and a nice shirt. It’s whatever makes you feel more comfortable!

[@robinblankenship9234]

Came for Der Rosenkavalier. Stayed for the calamari tip.

[@scwiggie]

I love Cosi van tutti and Madame Butterfly.Aida is best

[@deeso1452]

hI, i just want to ask where to buy affordable opera tickets ? webiste or apps on where to buy tickets?

[@inspiredzozo]

The best way to find tickets is on the Met Opera website. They will often do rush tickets and if you’re a student you can also have access to discounts

[@andrenewcomb3708]

"Gotterdammerung" & "L'Orfeo" + some HD: Live from the Met.

[@inspiredzozo]

ooooh I have been wanting to see L'Orfeo! Thanks for sharing :)

[@robinblankenship9234]

Still very difficult to find a match.

[@robinblankenship9234]

Aron and Moses is not on your short list of first operas? Shocking, LOL.

[@ivanjair749]

Amazing!💯💯💯💯🥰

[@inspiredzozo]

Thank you ❤️

[@scwiggie]

Love Italian and French cuisine and am a hopeless romantic.🎉

[@markcombrinck-hertz3649]

hi mak

[@Dylonely_9274]

La Traviata and Carmen are definitely the best to start with if you want to introduce yourself to opera music. Mozart’s operas are too long and Puccini’s ones are too good for a first experience !!!

[@trbryant3]

I suggest La Cenerentola since most people can relate to the story.

[@Dylonely_9274]

@@trbryant3 It’s likewise a nice one…

[@gianni2166]

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