My first Opera – Copenhagen

I went to see Faust – a famous and tragic work by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It was the first time I saw an opera in an opera house . I was very excited because my best friend in Vietnam talked about it a while ago and then I was able to see it. Like many other „first-times“, there was a lot to learn for me. First, I had to buy a booklet – it was not complimentary but it provided information about the acts, the singers and everyone behind the work – everything was translated into different languages including English. Therefore, if you are new to opera like me, I recommend you buy it; especially, opera can be in French or Italian. Second, applaud to show your appreciation of the work; at the end of Faust, I did ten mins of rapturous applause – also my first time doing that.

It was a very good experience despite the fact that I knew nothing about opera. I later discovered a YouTube channel where we could learn how to enjoy opera for beginners. My next mission is to find Faust statue in Leipzig and touch his foot – people say it would bring luck.

Update: And I already completed my mission 😉