Tonight we had the pleasure to attend an opera in Prague. It was an outing that the institute provides for the students as an event to participate in by experiencing Prague culture. It was at the Prague State Opera located just a few minutes away from Wenceslas Square in the city and we were attending the showing of Madame Butterfly. Since this was our first time to an opera, we didn't know what to expect but in my mind, I thought that this would be very boring and we would have no idea what was going on because it was going to be in another language.
We arrive at the theater and take our seats, sitting in the highest balcony area, the view was great. The theater itself was beautiful, and rich in color and detail. The lights begin to dim and the orchestra begins playing music, the show was beginning. Thankfully at the top of the stage, there was a screen with both phrases in Czech and English of what the cast was singing about, which made it much easier to follow the story line. Not even give minutes into the show, you know who begins dozing off, he can't keep his eyes open and begins to get bored, what a pain! Trying to pay attention to the act and keep josh awake was difficult, but he began to wake up after eating his Twix snack that he brought with him.
The first act was very slow and hard to understand but once after the intermission, it picked up and we both were able to understand the story and become interested. Although I must say that the end was very depressing and was not expected! The opera was long, we didn't get home until 10:30ish but enjoyed the experience and can now say that we have attended an opera!
Not the best quality pictures...but to give you an idea of the interior
Not the best quality pictures...but to give you an idea of the interior
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