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Subject: Re: Opera/Classical music too expensive?
From: Jessica
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I'm referring specifically to Los Angeles Opera and classical concerts in
Los Angeles. I'm aware most regional companies and others charge less.
Thanks,
Jessica


on 1/20/00 4:05 PM, mightymezzo-at-hotmail.com wrote:
(snips)
> Maybe you need to shop around more. I paid $52 (including credit card fee)
> for a good seat at opening night for "The Tale of the Nutcracker" at Opera
> San Jose. Ditto for an orchestra seat at Festival Opera in Walnut Creek,
> CA. Bay Shore Lyric Opera charges $25-$30 for all seats (they perform in a
> small converted movie theater)

> It's been a while since I've attended the San Jose Symphony, but I remember
> paying $25-30 to sit in the balcony. Heard a WONDERFUL concert by the
> Albany Consort (early-music group) at my church for $15 ($12 students).