At the moment William is re-reading Oblomov after a period of some 25 years. It is Steven Pearl’s translation of 2006. He is finding it both interesting and boring at the same time.
“I am waiting for the disappearance of the love story, and the return of Oblomov’s shenanigans. Also I am waiting for the reappearance of Terentiev and his devious Rassian ways. One can tell that Goncharov is a very conservative individual.
So far, of note has been Oblomov’s Dream: it is an idyllic of life on a provincial Russian estate, complete with sumptuous meals and mushroom pies. Obviously, it is a bit much. The servants all love their masters. That’s where I am right now, page 241,”- said William.
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Three members of the Society attended a performance on film of Eugene Onegin on Saturday, April 7, 2007.
It was a worthwhile performance.
Tchaikovsky is definitely a genius. "Lubvi vse vozrasty pokornu" - "All ages are susceptible to love".
When Eugene realizes that Tatiana is refusing him, the look on his face...!
Deatails: Experience the Met live at Your Local Movie Theatre
Two more broadcasts are coming this season:
Metropolitan Opera: The Barber of Seville
An encore presentation of the March 24th broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera takes place April 21st, 2007.
Back by Popular Demand
Saturday, April 21st, 2007 at 1:30 pm
and
Metropolitan Opera: Il Trittico
Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 1:30 pm
Enjoy!!!
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