Last week's question was:- This opera, though composed in the 20th century, is set in the 18th century and based on a series of Hogarth prints.
A Traveller in Time correctly guessed The Rake's Progress, and so it was. I just finished working on this truly delightful piece at Wolf Trap Opera, and from the sets to the singers it was a delight. You can find a review of the production here.
The diary of an eighteenth century French noblewoman, and information relating to her world.
Monday, August 20, 2012
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Sounds like a wonderful experience. As much as I love music, the opera is all about the costumes! I also loved the fan a couple posts back - have one (not nearly so nice as that) I keep meaning to dig up for these hot days.
ReplyDeleteI adore fans, they are such little works of art! I'm teaching one of my classes how to make them next semester.
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