Parsifal

Seeing Plácido Domingo on stage was a must; but seeing him in Parsifal was a challenge, for the opera is 4 hours and 34 minutes long!

But we did it anyway. I am not much of an opera classicist, but I have to admit the music has been wonderful. Richard Wagner wrote a "dream" of music which is more than just superb and terrific - it's impossible to put it into words...
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Robert Wilson's interpretation of this master piece is unique, for he puts emphasis on little or slow motion to no motion at all. This creates an even larger awareness and dramatic of motion on the stage. The props and costumes are "simple" almost abstract with an Asian touch. The stage's scenery is supported by great lighting effects.

It seemed falling asleep once in a while was part of today's opera visit. One could observe listeners' heads dropping down - even a snoring here and there was present. But not because it was boring, it was because the music makes people dream!

Synopsis [English] - Synopsis [Deutsch]

[Experience it at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles/CA until December 17, 2005]