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October 05, 2008
'Don Giovanni' free on the web from today
From Julie Bloom's September 18, 2008 "Arts, Briefly" column in the New York Times:
- Don Giovanni, Free on the Web
The Royal Opera House in London will present a full-length opera online for the first time beginning Oct. 5, when audiences will be able to log on to the company’s Web site and watch a performance of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” As part of the introduction of the site, www.roh.org.uk, the company will make it possible to view other complete operas and ballets online. The production of “Don Giovanni,” filmed on Sept. 8, will be available free of charge in its entirety and will feature subtitles, listening notes and a podcast with the director Francesca Zambello. The site also features archival material, a photo library and first-night cast lists dating to 1946.
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What a phenomenal idea. Long before tickets for opera performances reached their 200+ dollar heights, I kept wondering why the great opera houses themselves wondered why more people didn't come to see their gorgeous productions. I mean who can afford a whole season's worth of tickets at a place like the Kennedy Center, The Met or la Scala? Only the few. I love it that the ROH is making it more accessible. This will be the way to perhaps hook a whole new generation into Opera. I'll be watching.
Posted by: Milena | Oct 5, 2008 10:16:44 AM
