Operatic Flash Mob FTW!
This was sent to me last night by my Mom prior to her surgery. It was just a great video, and I grew up listening to a lot of Verdi. Thankfully Mom’s surgery went really well - so in thanks for a great outcome I’ll share this link and give the hat tip where due.
On Saturday, April 24th, over 30 members of the Opera Company of Philadelphia Chorus and principal cast members from the upcoming production of La Traviata converged on the Reading Terminal Market Italian Festival. Wearing street clothes and blending in with the crowd, the artists swung into action after the first orchestral strains of the famed “Brindisi” were piped through the market, giving a rousing, surprise performance for hundreds of delighted onlookers who were there to enjoy the Italian delicacies and the everyday treats that the Reading Terminal Market has to offer. The four-minute piece won a thunderous ovation that included both laughter and tears from the audience.
