vissidamore

vissidamore t1_j74cxhe wrote

Reply to comment by Rolly_Polly_ in I'm Yves Abel, Principal Conductor of the San Diego Opera. I’ve conducted all over the globe, and even got to work with the great Leonard Bernstein while in training. AMA! by sandiegoopera

That’s unfortunate, because then what is the point of these competitions? Sorry you haven’t had a good experience. I don’t have anything to report, just always knew that was a traditional way of getting seen and making contacts. Good luck and I hope you catch a break.

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vissidamore t1_j721gvb wrote

Reply to comment by redditsonodddays in I'm Yves Abel, Principal Conductor of the San Diego Opera. I’ve conducted all over the globe, and even got to work with the great Leonard Bernstein while in training. AMA! by sandiegoopera

Don’t get me wrong, I love me some Wozzeck and I think for the right person it would be a really interesting introduction to the art form. Heck I wish it was performed more, but smaller theaters don’t usually put it on where I’m located. They stick to the standard crowd pleasing rep to make sure they can sell enough tickets. But there’s only so many times one can see Carmen or Merry Widow, good lord.

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vissidamore t1_j6zyo10 wrote

Reply to comment by redditsonodddays in I'm Yves Abel, Principal Conductor of the San Diego Opera. I’ve conducted all over the globe, and even got to work with the great Leonard Bernstein while in training. AMA! by sandiegoopera

LOL I’ve never seen someone recommend Wozzeck as a first opera for someone to see. That’s wild. Everyone usually says La Boheme or Magic Flute. You’re coming in hot with the deep cuts!

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