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Aida Review – West Bay Opera presents a gem of a production

Posted on May 26, 2012 by philip

Last night, Friday May 25, 2012, I saw my third different production of Aida in three years.  In a sense, I can honestly say that each of them is the “best” that I have ever seen:   The MetHD in 2009 was the best HD, San Francisco Opera in 2010 was the best large-theatre, and last night’s West Bay Opera was the best small-theatre.  Continue reading »

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Aida – A New Definition of Spectacular

Posted on September 27, 2010 by philip

The magic begins with the outer curtain.  When we take our seats on the side aisle in row S, we see an enormous black triangle in a field of scrolled gilt. Continue reading »

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Aida

Posted on October 24, 2009 by philip

 AIDA
Verdi
October 24, 2009
Met HD
Cinemark, Palo Alto, CA

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