Slog - Comments on Deflowering Seattle Opera's Don Giovanni

Comment by Monique

Monique — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 13:33:30 -0800

Wow, I just saw that last night. I am a huge fan of the opera, have loved it for a long time. I thought the production was GREAT! I thought the singing was outstanding. I definately got a chuckle out of all of the date rape/ real rape going on. I loved when Zerlina sings to Masetto about how its perfectly ok for him to beat her, since she will still love him and that she deserves it. CLASSIC! After that, my friend leanded over to me and said "you know, they just dont make 'em like they used to..."

I also instantly thought of how ECB's head would have exploded.

Comment by Bruce R. Hamilton

Bruce R. Hamilton — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:08:30 -0800

Thanks Nicholas. I saw it opening night and have been anxious to see a review. I�ve been telling everybody about the �guillotine of flame� (as you described) � what a trip to know that this was a �happy� stage accident. Thanks for your insights in so many areas.

Comment by Julie

Julie — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:04:34 -0800

Saw it, loved it -- from pit to rafters. (Did Paul Constant have snarking orders or what?). Even the lighting was odd and wonderful -- did you notice the wavy light from the pool? Gawjus.

Thanks for an entertaining and educational review.