Opera in the Albanian Garden

 Amanda Fink (L-mezzo soprano), Claire Connelly (C-soprano) sing Flower Duet from Deliebes' Lakme, Tatiana Loisha on keyboard

Cleveland Opera Theater has been giving free concerts this summer at a bunch of places. I missed several opportunities, and finally we could make one. This was (perhaps the inaugural one) in the Albanian Garden. Again, Councilman Dona Brady was there for a cultural event. I have now seen her several times, it is good to see the enthusiasm she has for these community events. Dan Hanson did a head count of 250. Last month, a larger contingent enjoyed opera and ballet in the Italian Garden.                                               

Bass-Baritone James Eder sang Mozart's La Vendetta from La Nozze di Figaro, and later two songs of math professor at M.I.T., Tom Lehrer.

While the music plays, audience can listen and enjoy at leisure. Cicadas also 'sang' their song, and without electrical amplification, at moments with greater volume than the arias.

The ears of a greyhound are mobile, and Captain is enjoying a neck rub.