Kennedy Center Twilight View

The KARL class attended what we thought, was an orchestra performance.  The orchestra did perform, however, it was actually an opera or an oria or oratorio.  Not 100% sure on the spelling, but people were singing in another language, and the English translation was flashed on a screen above the stage.

There was not a set because the stage was filled with the orchestra, which was quite good, by the way.  The opera was interesting, and I am not sure that opera is really for me.  I like musicals, and I like orchestra, well, maybe it all would have made more sense if I had a program.  The docent said she did not have enough for each individual, so I guess I looked like a person who could do without.

A couple of my classmates spotted an entire page of opera viewing rules.  For example, unwrap candy/cough drops prior to the beginning of the performance.  Do not talk to your neighbor during the performance.  The warm up is considered part of the performance, so refrain from talking during that portion.  Plus, there were about 9 or 10 other rules to follow.  So, if I had an opera on my bucket list, I could cross it off.  I can also cross off this beautiful twilight view from the Kennedy Center outdoor deck. Splendid!