On Saturday April 30th I saw my first opera. True, I have seen operas on DVD prior to this performance, but it is nothing compared to watching the live opera. A group of incredibly lucky students and myself were chosen to go on this trip of a lifetime to the Metropolitan Opera House. This is a day I will never forget. We saw the opera "Il Trovatore" by Giuseppe Verdi that afternoon and were truly blown away by the experience. Every member of the audience felt the same way. These singers were true artists. I could feel their passion for the art form from my seat one hundred feet away. Opera is art, everyone who contributes to help these stories unfold before our eyes is an artist because they have a passion for one of humankind's most beautiful creations.
Having the opportunity to speak with the artists I noticed that they too were not only doing this because it was a job, but they are in love with what they do. Emotion poured out of their mouths as they became the roles they were given. I could sense the emotion, I even cried at the end when nearly all of the principle characters tragically died on-stage. I have never witnessed such a magnificent work of art in my entire life.
What is the most magnificent work of art you have ever seen? Why?
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