Back to San Francisco Opera we go!

I have read a few reviews in the local papers. That doesn’t influence my hearing, but I find it interesting to compare what those writers (many of whom have never been performers) hear compared to what I hear, as a performing musician. They tend to be more critical than I of certain things, but in other areas (singers being out of tune, for one) they seem to be much more forgiving.

As always Opera Tattler has her report. I love reading what she has to say, and especially get a kick out of the tattling. Lots of times I have similar tattling I could do. (Sometimes I will do it, sometimes I am too lazy.)

I see OT also has a report on Fanciulla. While I know Faust, having performed it, I know nothing about Fanciulla (but according to Chloe Veltman’s write up I’ll recognize the music, having played Phantom for a couple of shows (subbing, eons ago).

And OT got press seats! Obviously, and deservedly, she is on San Francisco Opera‘s list, managing to get press seats and all. Hmmm. I have made it on to San Francisco Symphony‘s radar, but to San Francisco Opera I’m a great big zero. My feelings are hurt. (Well, okay, not really. I just want to be on that list!)

C’mon SF Opera, dont’cha like me? I love the opera orchestra. I’m always positive about the productions. I really want you to like me, too. 😉

Okay. Maybe it’s that she’s a better writer. There is that!