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I thoroughly enjoyed this opera until Scene 2 of Act III, where spotlights were inadvertently (I hope!) reflected into orchestra right seats from one of the mirrors in that gazebo-like structure, creating a literally blinding effect and causing audience members to shield their eyes. This didn't occur constantly, only when performers were not standing in front of the offending mirror, but it was consistent enough to put a damper on an otherwise worthy endeavor. One hopes that this production flaw will be addressed in future performances.
As to pace, come on, it's Wagner after all. Come prepared.
SF Opera's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
* Notes * Let's not beat around the bush on this one, San Francisco Opera's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg is very long and not for the faint of heart. Maestro Mark Elder's style is glacial, and while every single beautiful note is heard, it seemed tough on both the orchestra and the singers....
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