Category: Music

  • Madama Butterfly

    Madama Butterfly

    What was the last live performance you saw? Madama Butterfly is an absolute gem of the musical and operatic world. I was fortunate enough to watch a gorgeous production by the Canadian Opera Company at the Four Seasons Centre. It was close enough to my birthday, I consider it my gift. Synopsis Madama Butterfly is…

  • Books, nature, and music

    Books, nature, and music

    What do you wish you could do more every day? I am fortunate. The top three things that I love can be enjoyed at the same time. Tell me about efficiency. They involve books, nature, and music. This is what I would do if I had more time. Read Give me more time, I will…

  • An Afternoon at the Opera: The Marriage of Figaro

    An Afternoon at the Opera: The Marriage of Figaro

    Going to the Opera is truly a pleasurable experience. You can enjoy the promise of drama. There is also exceptional music and memorable interpretations. These elements all contribute to a cathartic experience. It is live performance. It might not be a blockbuster movie with special effects and CGI. Nonetheless, it is highly effective in appealing…

  • Glass Onion, the perfect Christmas mystery movie!

    Glass Onion, the perfect Christmas mystery movie!

    Spoiler alert: I am trying very hard not to give any major spoilers. I am commenting on the Glass Onion movie and the plot. You will learn things that you wouldn’t like to know if you haven’t watched it yet… if so, please pause here and come back after you have watched it, the movie…