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longship

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20. Even in Detroit classical music sells.

Thu May 9, 2013, 04:49 PM

May 2013

They even have a new, and very nice, opera house, which used to be a huge movie palace. In my youth in the fifties I went there to see Ben Hur (IIRC). It was called the Grand Circus theater because it adjoined Grand Circus Park. Now it is the Detroit Opera House and beautifully restored. Been there many times. Gorgeous acoustics and one of largest orchestra pits.

I saw Salomé there a few years ago from the front mezzanine. Richard Strauss -- a huge orchestra by operatic standards. The sound presses you back into your seat. Plus, it has the Dance of the Seven Veils which is traditionally performed in the nude by the lead soprano.

Classical music isn't going away any time soon, my friend.

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