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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Catching Up

Ah, the Willow Ball is over... (attending a *Virtual Ball* may seem a bit strange to some of you, but Suki and I can attest to how much fun it is)!  Last night, I was back at the Opera House attending a final dress rehearsal for *Don Giovanni*.  (Now, there's a man who should have attended the ball!) 
I was reminded that I have been remiss in posting any of my Opera Tidbits (with the exception of *Heart of a Soldier), so I am going to publish some.

You might remember that SF Opera did have a live simulcast of *Turandot*, our season opener, a few weeks back  at ATT Ballpark.  Here, in a nutshell, is what it looked like.



And a few photos of the cast backstage.

The *Prince of Persia* - soon to be executed - posing with *The Executioner*.  All sets and costumes designed by David Hockney.  They look pretty jolly..considering...

 Liu the Slave Girl who loves Calif, the hero.... with the Imperial Guards

 *Ping, Pang and Pong* - the Imperial Court Advisors with some of the *Priests*.
 Don't you love the makeup!!!  More *Imperial Court Counselors*.

*Turandot* herself...the *Icy Princess*.


 The *Princess* and her Court of Ladies.  I have always loved the greeny-blue of their robes....I always refer to it as *Turandot Blue". (This production has been in the SF Opera repertoire for many years...)
 
 The *Executioner* and his *Henchmen!   Bwaaaaaaaa...

A *Royal Guard* reading to relax between acts....

So there you are.....everything you *wanted to know* about *Turandot*!

Love,

♥ Robin ♥
Posted by Robin at 9:56 AM
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14 comments:

  1. Anne Huskey-LockardOctober 14, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Okay, you know me. I love the pic of the executioner and his henchmen!!! They look like they are just having WAY TOO MUCH FUN!!! ;-D
    Always enjoy the backstage shots---lets a person get an idea of wheat the makeup is really like, clothing, etc.
    Excellent post my dear FBBBFF!

    XXOO~~♥
    Anne

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  2. sukipoetOctober 14, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Oh I adore these costumes, so colorful and decorative. And the set you showed earlier. Have fun.

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  3. secret agent womanOctober 14, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Great photos of the show - those are really eye-catching costumes.

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  4. Cris, Artist in OregonOctober 14, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    It certainly is very colorful. How fun.

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  5. studio loloOctober 17, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Wow, David Hockney did the costume designs? They're fabulous!! The colors knock me out.

    Thanks for sharing, LS!

    xo
    Lo♥

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  6. Amanda SummerOctober 17, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    wow - this is so gloriously over the top. i love ping, pang and pong!

    but what i want to know is: will our favorite swordsman be back to reprise his 'role' ? ;-)

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  7. marianneOctober 18, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    so good to see an opera post of you again! What spectecular costumes! How wonderful people can enjoy the opera at the stadium!
    I am in Johannesburg right now, Just woke up. Friday I will fly home and will fly to Sweden directly to see my niece and uncle. I will be home Monday. Then I will enjoy one week leave and then........ SF!!!!!!!
    C U Soon princess! heart M

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  8. RobinOctober 19, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Anne, dear *FBBBFF*....ha-ha - I knew you would love the *Executioner* and his *pals*!

    There ALWAYS is a lot of laughter backstage..the cast needs to *let loose* after all of the intensity on stage!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  9. RobinOctober 19, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Suki...you would have adored this production....and perhaps even the Opera itself... it's an interesting plot - a typical for Puccini!

    Love to you and Mr. Bibitty,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  10. RobinOctober 19, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Hello CS,

    I am always glad when you come *to visit*!
    I hope all is well with you and your family..are both boys in college now?

    Hugs,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  11. RobinOctober 19, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Cris... this production WAS full of colour...that's David Hockney for you! You should see his "Magic Flute" set....wonderful!

    Love to you, Con, Annie and Daisy,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  12. RobinOctober 19, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Dear *BS*....the set was amazing.....but you would not like most of the music...much Soprano! I do think you would have liked "Ping, Pang and Pong's" music though....

    One day....I am going to take you to an opera -

    Love,

    ♥ LS ♥

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  13. RobinOctober 19, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Dear *Twin*...oh, late to the Ball one....

    I love *Ping, Pang and Pong*...they are my favourite part of *Turandot*! As for our favourite *Swordsman"... I don't think he will be here this season...unless he was already here in *Lucrezia*.... I only saw it twice...still catching up on posts....but I didn't see him backstage...

    Love,

    Your *Twin*,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  14. RobinOctober 19, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Marianne! Ah, Johannesburg....I have always wanted to go there...climb the *Table Top* (I think it is called that..) Mountain!

    Enjoy your time there....(be careful of the sharks in the Ocean)!!! It will be great for you to visit family in Sweden...and then, SOON...we will be together again! San Francisco - prepare!!!!! A-ha-ha!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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