Aida!

The conquering hero returns triumphant : Aida : Prague State Opera : Prague, CZ

Maya's father wanted all of us to see an opera, so we all got dressed up and went to the Prague State Opera and saw Verdi's Aida. It was fabulous! And for those who are about to ask, no, there were no elephants--real or imagined--in this rendition. Please excuse the poor quality. I left my big camera home. These were taken using my Apple iPod Touch.

If you have to build supports for the upper balcony, 

why not use naked ladies? : Prague State Opera : Prague, CZ

Boxes and the orchestra level : Prague State Opera : Prague, CZ

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 4/11

Academie Nationale de Musique

Poesie Lyrique : Paris Opera : Paris, FR

Just a few pictures of the Academie Nationale de Musique, also known as the Paris Opera. Unfortunately, we didn't get off the tour bus and go in. Based on photos I've seen online, we missed out on something beautiful. Next trip, I guess!

Reflective Notes : Paris Opera : Paris, FR

In 1896, one of the opera's grand chandeliers fell from the ceiling and killed a person. The event, coupled with the opera's vast underground, inspired author Gaston Leroux who penned a famous little piece called Le Fantôme de l'Opéra.

Deaf and Busted : Paris Opera : Paris, FR

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09