Do you ever think there’s a little too much drama in opera? Here I offer a few suggestions as to how the participants could save themselves a bit of trouble.
Radames to Aida: “I’m sorry darling, but you know I can’t discuss army business.”Don José to Micaëla : “Oh yes, Carmen’s hot alright, but she’s crazy. Will you marry me?”Soldier to Desdemona: “Madam, you dropped your handkerchief.”Cavaradossi to Angelotti: “Sorry mate, you’re not hiding down my well.”Violetta to Alfredo: “No worries, I’ve had my BCG.”Calaf to Ping, Pang and Pong: “…and if I get them wrong?…OK, I think I’ll pass.”Butterfly to Pinkerton: “Marry you? Do you think I was born yesterday?”Gilda to Rigoletto: “You’re right Daddy, he’s a ratbag. Let’s go home.”Mimi: “Ah, there are the matches!”
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