Opera notes: events to look out for in 2012

摘要

Working in primary care, we are used to combining data gleaned from different sources, sometimes simultaneously; melding the spoken word, (including hesitations, pacing, and emphasis) with body language, and observational physical examination, to name but a few. So it can be in art; opera offers a multi-media experience, with real-time data streams of words, melody, rhythm, scene, lighting, all in combination. Sometimes the music tells you what's happening, when the words don't add up. So; familiar, but different; another way, perhaps a refreshing one, of thinking anew about the problems we all face. Can I share with you some upcoming performances you might consider, either as a neophyte or an addict, or something in between …?