In which I am a huge, HUGE dork.

[nobleplatypus]

I just bought two DVD versions of Britten's "Turn of the Screw" on amazon. I figure it's justifiable because the chances of me ever actually getting to see it in person are about nil, unless i go to Germany. They seem awfully fond of the opera over there. But I've also seen the words "eurotrashing" and "Germany productions" in close proximity to one another in various online reviews, so I don't know if I'd even enjoy it.

And the local opera company did TOTS back in 1999, when I didn't care. So they probably won't be doing it again anytime soon.

Raaaaa.

But. Two highly-rated DVDs on the way. Huzzah!

In other news, I officially have more music than I have time to listen to. I think as soon as the fam goes off to church, I'll pop in something I haven't listened to, yet. Maybe some Ralph Vaughan Williams.

Comments

[dopplar-fex.livejournal.com]

Hey, I don't care what you say, opera is COOL.

[nobleplatypus]

Oh, I totally agree. I'm just afraid of what Germany may have done to my beloved TOTS. ;)

[featherfish.livejournal.com]

I've seen one of those... it's REALLY REALLY good, though very distracting to have Flora played by a not-very-childlike Asian girl. Otherwise terrific.

Gheee Britten. You should listen to Peter Grimes, too. Though DON'T watch the Vickers version, because ugh.

[featherfish.livejournal.com]

By the way it's the German one I saw, so. No worries.

[nobleplatypus]

Yeah, I think I ordered that one, and then a newer one from 2004. The new one intrigues me, because it's a real attempt to translate the opera into film (like, they're actually outside and not just being filmed onstage). I should get the newer one by Wednesday. Eee, excitement!