I go to the opera in a state of suspension of disbelief, otherwise I cannot enjoy it. Many opera plots seem ridiculous to me, and taking 15 minutes to die while singing...well, you see what I mean. So that's the price of enjoyment of the spectacle and the music. Sometimes I pay it willingly, sometimes grudgingly, but I'd be much the poorer for never having experienced The Magic Flute (and I agree that Bergman's film is a great introduction to it, with something of a sensible surrounding "plot" and good singing in a beautiful setting).
Chuck
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