Reflection On Visiting The Metropolitan Opera

Many people have never been at the opera or were once when they were children. Some people, however, will not go there anymore, and someone, perhaps, will open up a new world that will give them pleasant moments which will not “let them go” for several years. I visited the opera in August when they performed “Lucia di Lammermoor,” which satisfied me very much.

The plot of “Lucia di Lammermoor” is based on the famous novel by Walter Scott “The Lammermoor Bride,” which tells of a cruel enmity between two Scottish families. The novel takes place at the end of the 17th century. Backstage, costumes, music and ballet dancers were amazing. It was a magical and beautiful experience, I must admit. The opera quite impressed me, and I think it is indeed worth visiting. Concerning the setting and interior, it is a genuinely unique, atmospheric and eclectic place. The theater itself is really beautiful, but, perhaps, not the brightest in terms of architecture. It is better to come to the theater earlier to see the interior, museum and the shop. The comfort in the auditorium is absolute. You can see and hear everything from everywhere. I sat in the center stalls. When choosing places, I would recommend rows from F to U on the ground floor. The first rows are located below the stage level, and the balcony hangs over the last rows, the acoustics are worse, and the ceiling of the hall is not visible. Very comfortable places, of course, in the center of the mezzanine.

Travelers should pay attention that they are not obliged to hand over their outwear to the cloakroom (if they like to sit in outerwear in the theater), but if they decide to give it to the cloakroom, then they must pay $ 3 for each item. What I did not like is that there is absolutely no dress code, which is strange for me. It is an opera after all; and sneakers, T-shirts are unacceptable in such places, in my opinion. Diversity is always welcomed but Japanese women in kimono and men in sneakers do not look good in the same place. During the intermission, we walked through the building. Never seen such unusual chandeliers. The intermission lasts half an hour. During the break, in the lobby, a restaurant works. The hall itself is an open area decorated with Chagall's fresco with huge windows. Another mural by Chagall can be viewed in the opposite direction. The frescoes are huge and, perhaps, they can be seen from the balcony when it is available.

There are also buffets in other parts of the theater. When the intermission is going to end, there are girls in maroon uniforms who will warn you that you have to return to your seat. They do it by playing the xylophones and passing through all the corridors, and they even go out into the street, calling everyone. The opera is lovely, and every detail is extraordinary. The musicians are professional and very talented. This place is a must-see in New York. If people have free time and their budget is not very limited, they can go here to have an idea of what the Metropolitan Opera is. The pleasure from the interior, the beauty of the production and music will remain in memories for many years.