So I missed Carmen on Thursday - worked didn't permit, but I wanted to listen to Simon Boccanegra (since Sirius didn't transmit it) and I made it to the Met 5 minutes before it started - I had to also find parking, which didn't take too long, and it was free - though I left the opera once to make sure that where I parked was a legal spot (yes, I was concerned that I parked somewhere wrong, it was too easy getting the spot).
I didn't know what to expect of the Opera, I only knew that Placido Domingo was playing the main role, and then to my surprise Director Levine was conducting the orchestra. Needless to say, the opera ended being a pleasant surprise... I would say that the story has similar trades to Rigoletto's: destiny, piety, love... considering that both operas were written by Giuseppe Verdi, I am not surprise that both felt very similar. The music was very pleasant to listen too (a bit predictable - but otherwise it may have turned unbearable or less accepted for the crowds, that would include me)
The opera was a full house, and once again, I purchased standing sits - I wanted to contact Ewa, but I knew it was Friday and a last minute decision, at 6:30PM I decided to run for it.
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