Sunday, November 14, 2010

Chance Encounter



Went to the Met Opera HD in the local cinema again tonight; this "Don Pasquale" performance was sold out. My usual partner(my 18yo daughter) was otherwise occupied (party), so I had a spare ticket.

To be honest, I had a mini debate in my head around what to do with it. We got the tickets free through a Sunday Times scheme, and part of me didn't want a stranger sitting next to me. But then when I realised it was sold out, I went back to the ticket booth to see if someone would like it.

Initially, I approached two ladies, who looked at me with deep suspicion and a touch of scorn, and informed me that they had booked. But the man behind them started waving at me, a 50 euro note in his hand, very keen to get the last remaining ticket. He couldn't believe his luck when I wouldn't take any money for it, as they sell for 25 euro each!

Turns out, he knew quite a bit about opera, which he willingly shared with me, including a snippet about the lead lady, Anna Netrobko. She worked as a janitor at St Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre. and then went on to audition for the same theatre.

Just goes to show, one good turn leads to another. I appreciated the information and he appreciated the free ticket!

The picture above is one I had in my archives, taken near my brother's house in Kent. I like the light in it, and the rainbow seemed appropriate to this post!

P.S. My 14yo son thinks I was mad not to take the money, and says I could have given it to him if I really didn't want it!

10 comments:

  1. The pot of gold for that lucky man. And more golden information for you. Lovely post and a lovely photo.

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  2. No matter how old I get, I will always love a rainbow caught :).

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  3. What a lovely story.;) Anna Netrebko is not just talented by a stunning beauty.;) Some of her CD covers look like fashion magazine covers.;) One of my friends is completely taken by her.;) I like her as it shows that talent an beauty, just like brain and beauty, do occasionally coexist.;)
    Have a lovely Sunday dear Mimi,
    xoxo

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  4. You are very kind! And that's what this world needs more of! I think it was great of you to give the man the ticket :)

    And a LOVELY rainbow my friend!

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  5. I think I would have gone on my own. I don't mind doing that!
    Your are incredibly kind to give the ticket away.
    Great rainbow!
    Maggie X

    Nuts in May

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  6. What a kind gesture. Glad you had an enjoyable time.

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  7. Beautiful rainbow, you can see it, admire it, but you never can touch it. It's almost like the unique true feelings in our everyday life... Kind regards.

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  8. I love rainbows. Every so often I see a double rainbow and figure that's double the good luck.

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  9. Thanks for all your lovely comments.
    I feel embarassed now for writing about it, and giving the ticket was just what any one of you would have done too. I got a lot of pleasure from his enjoyment. And the ticket cost me nothing anyway, thank you Sunday Times!

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  10. I'm so glad you had fun and found a good "neighbor" to sit next to. And I loved your description of those ladies. I know the type exactly! :)

    Amy
    P.S. And perfect response from your 14-yo too. LOL!

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