Met 'Carmen' 11.2.17

[Anastasius]

Yes, I know that, BUT sadly I fear I am less trusting of the judgement of a number of audiences at the Met.

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"Oh, jee, Marge....she just opened her eyes. Wow, I must clap"

"Oh, jee, Marge, she just walked on the stage. Wow. Must clap again"

"Oh, the music might be ending soon so Id better start clapping now"

I share your concern and if it's a good production grit my teeth. I seem to be out on a limb as I enjoyed this Carmen!