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62. That post wasn't for you because you obviously love opera.

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 09:31 PM

Jul 2015

Wagner is an acquired taste and IMO not for people who are not familiar with opera and just started dabbling in the genre. I used to take friends to the Metropolitan Opera who had never been to see one. I always made sure that I picked something Italian (unless Carmen was plying that season). I had success with my friends because every person that I took ended liking the opera and agreed to go back and see another one.

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Fascinating post, as always, my dear CTyankee! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2015 #1

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Yep, I liked that photo... CTyankee Jul 2015 #5

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I love art Uncle Joe Jul 2015 #44

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Really amazing post Hydra Jul 2015 #15

and I'm not sure how conscious that evolution is but it does happen often in art first... CTyankee Jul 2015 #72

The best artists are usually rebels Hydra Jul 2015 #73

Yep. This is how the world, and art, changes...thanks so much! CTyankee Jul 2015 #74

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Mais oui! elleng Jul 2015 #18

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and I learn by doing... CTyankee Jul 2015 #25

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Ahhh, Fiorenza Cossotto, good choice. Beacool Jul 2015 #41

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That post wasn't for you because you obviously love opera. Beacool Jul 2015 #62

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Yes, it is. Beacool Jul 2015 #67

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Wow, glad I made your afternoon! CTyankee Jul 2015 #27

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Men.......... Beacool Jul 2015 #64

Yeah, I know...silly him... CTyankee Jul 2015 #75

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Another outstanding art post! CrawlingChaos Jul 2015 #45

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Victorine wasn't all that attractive, IMO. Her skin color looks unhealthy and CTyankee Jul 2015 #53

I agree edhopper Jul 2015 #55

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thanks so much...glad you enjoyed it! CTyankee Jul 2015 #54

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Oh, yes...that's it... CTyankee Jul 2015 #59

Absolutely fascinating ismnotwasm Jul 2015 #60

you are welcome...glad to see you like it... CTyankee Jul 2015 #61

OK, now post L'Origine du monde ... 11 Bravo Jul 2015 #68

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Damn, I missed that! Kudos to Beacool for taking the risk. 11 Bravo Jul 2015 #70

Yes, I think I faintly remember that one...good for you! CTyankee Jul 2015 #71

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