A Night At The Opera

Two posts today. No extra charge! The following post describes a visit to the Sydney Markets for some groceries.

But this one is about the fulfillment of a long time dream of mine, to hear a performance at the Sydney Opera House, reported to offer some of the finest acoustics of any venue on Earth.

It was a sell-out performance and we had seats in the center of the hall, albeit near the back. The first selection was a Beethoven piano concerto. Some passages were so soft, it was as if the pianist was barely brushing the keys with his fingertips. But we heard every note as if we were up on the stage with him. Awesome! Magnificent! Incomparable! The trip was worth it just for this one moment.

The second selection was a Haydon piece that featured passages with just two violins softly playing off each other in contrapuntal fashion. Stunning! Every note so clear and precise. What a magnificent structure this Opera House is. Bravo!!!!

We befriended an Aussie couple sitting next to us and we all went out after the performance to Circular Quay for a drink on the harbor's edge under the stars and moonlight. Was this a special night? Oh, yes, indeed. One I will never forget. Words can't describe how magnificent this evening was.

Sometimes dreams really do come true.

Here are some photos of the Opera House and its environs.  Opera House