05 June 2008

Tosca's flowers

Some people will do anything to make glass relevent to whatever they do. I was going to juxtapose these flowers - made of glass (by the Blaschkas) with a picture of Tosca's flowers from Act 1 last night - which I had been given to take home, but left behind at the Royal Opera House. I had the most exciting night for just the longest time. I sat back stage and saw the whole opera from the wings. I also had my debut at the Garden - I played the sheep's bells in Act 3. Yes, I did. Such huge fun. Expertly stage-managed (me as well as the whole performance) by my lovely daughter.

Actually, there is a little MA glass connection. An opera idea seems to be flowering.

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