Did you ever hear about Donizetti’s The Daughter of the Regiment opera? If you did’ good for you, but I only learned about this opera when I saw it in the Lyric Opera calendar. I have to admit that my knowledge of the operas was naturally limited to Russian operas and a relatively small number of “all others,” while I was growing up. That’s not an excuse for not exploring what else is out there, but it is what it is.
I had so much fun! I am thinking about last night and smiling. I copied all the video clips I found on the Lyric Opera website because if I just post the links, they will be gone by the end of the season. Just play the clips, and you’ll see for yourself how awesome it was! The only other thing I wish they would have would be a picture of the last scene with a tank breaking into the Marquise’s castle:).
I love both leads: Lisette Oropesa as Marie and Lawrence Brownlee as Tonio. Both have unimaginably beautiful voices and brilliant acting. I almost want to go one more time :).
Hettie's Reflections 
Beautiful.
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