No, I'm not kidding. And it was great!
The National Marionette Theatre of the Czech Republic regularly performs
Mozart's "Don Giovanni," conducted by a puppet of Mozart himself. I had
not planned on photographing it, and there was a pictorial sign that
could have been interpreted as either "no cameras with flash," or "no
cameras, period." I noticed several people taking photos with their
cellphones, despite another sign that seemed to say "no cellphones." But
the ushers didn't stop them. So I figured, if they can, I can. So I
discretely took pictures during the second act. All I had was my 40mm
equivalent lens, so I had to crop drastically, and someone's head
obstructed a bit of my view on the right. I pressed the shutter button
anyway. Here's a few of the best shots.
The wronged ladies. Donna Elvira, Don Ottavio, Donna Anna, and Zerlina,
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Donna Elvira implores Don Giovanni to mend his lecherous ways.
...Leporello has clearly heard it all before.
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The Commendatore drags Don Giovanni to Hell
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"I will find a better master," sings Leporello (on riser) with the rest
of the cast.
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Mozart wants to finish the Epilogue, but the custodian wants to wrap
things up.
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Enjoy!
--Peter
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