Sunday, March 11, 2007

Saturday Night at the Opera

Last night we went to the Sydney Opera House Forecourt to see La Traviata. It was performed by the national company, Opera Australia. Initially both Dan and I were disappointed when we learned that tickets had been sold out for months before we arrived, but then while cruising the SOH (Sydney Opera House) website, we learned about the live broadcast of the last night of this performance on the steps (forecourt, they say) of the Sydney Opera House. Although it was a free event, we still needed tickets. When they arrived by mail we were reminded no chairs or “eskies” (coolers) were allowed but that we could bring cushions to sit on. So we assembled on the steps of the Opera House with about 5000 others as the sun began to set about 6:30pm Saturday night. Behind and underneath us all sorts of people were arriving in cabs and limos for the performance in the theatre. They had tickets, but we had the glorious weather and setting sun.

Promptly at 7:30 the announcer welcomed all of us seated on the steps of the Opera House as well as the other 5000 who were gathered in Melbourne in a simpler outside venue called Templeton Square. Through the wonder of technology the Opera Hall’s 1500 capacity had been augmented by 10,000 for this inaugural event. It was delightful and we were happy to be part of it! The opera lasted until 10:30 and had two twenty minute breaks. The sound was spectacular and the huge 25 x 40 foot screen delivered crisp, clear and well televised pictures of such a nature that we couldn't possible had gotten inside the massive building. I am glad that we couldn’t buy tickets! The outside venue was terrific!

When the performance was over, the crowd dispersed in a heart beat and was quickly disbursed into the nearby bus and railway system. I was amazed at how easily Sydney welcomes crowds, treats them with respect and sends them home happy and unscathed. Peter (of Chicago), quoting Bill Bryson in Downunder, is fond of saying “Australians do things well.” I agree.

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