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Bloggers Night at the Opera - Romeo et Juliette

Simone Osborne as Juliette. Gordon Gietz as Romeo. Photo by Tim Matheson This past Saturday night was opening night of Romeo et Juliette by Gounod at the Vancouver Opera .

Simone Osborne as Juliette. Gordon Gietz as Romeo. Photo by Tim Matheson

This past Saturday night was opening night of Romeo et Juliette by Gounod at the Vancouver Opera. It was also "Bloggers Night at the Opera", so when I was offered the chance to go I immediately accepted. Up until last weekend I had never once been to the Opera. It was definitely a treat. Even before the show started I found myself enjoying seeing all the lovely people, from the very young to the elderly, all dressed up and eager to take in an evening of spectacular beauty and talent. And the show itself truly was spectacular. There was so much to love, but if you go for one thing, and one thing only, go for Juliette (Simone Osborne). She was so very endearing. And her voice... maybe I don't know much about opera singers. Okay, I know nothing! But her voice blew me away. And when the time came for applause at the end of the show, it was evident that the rest of the audience was taken by her too. She has brought new life to this centuries-old-tale. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to experience this production.

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