Re: Poll: Your First Record


"Larisa" >
> Later, I got into opera - borrowed a CD of Mozart's "Marriage of
> Figaro" from the library, and was hooked instantly. Other opera
> recordings followed (according to my parents, way too many). I'd
> listen to these recordings late at night, in bed, following along in
> the libretto - that's how I learned Italian.
>
> LM

The first opera I listened to in its entirely was Thomas' Mignon. Ah,
Connais-tu le pays--haunting and excellent!

Joan


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