The Medium

[FireStar32005]

After not seeing this for a year, and seeing a few different performances of this work, I'm still impressed. The woman playing Baba is excellent, especially with setting the mood. :D

[operageek65]

Hooray!! I've been wanting to see this for ages!

[Hawitoyou]

Toby was great but I really enjoyed the crazy lady the best!

[sharethestage]

I find this performance touching and beautiful.

[rexoxley]

This WAS a most pleasing attempt at this opera. I was pleased to see a full production of it here produced by a University, I prepared a mounted version myself for my senior project. I enjoyed watching this production, however, I feel like there are some weaknesses that keep it from rising to any level of splendor -- even for a college production. I offer my opinion with great respect for all those involved in this production.

[rexoxley]

I felt that the biggest problem here was the tempo....it was rushed, rushed, rushed all the way through. Did you HAVE to be done inside an hour? Menotti is all about music-drama and pure theatre, I didn't feel any here. Baba had so many chances to be very dramatic but there was weak acting. Baba's character is complex and I only saw a glimmer of a side or two. I never believed that Toby was actually "afraid" even though he went through the movements and motions of trying to show us, he wasn't.

[rexoxley]

Also, Baba needs to "pass out" not just go to sleep and don't sing TO the audience, she should be in full contemplation, trying to figure things out for herself; this is part fear and paranoia and part drunkeness, which allows for deeper emotions to surface; guilt, frustration and all kinds of anxieties. I like all the voices all around but not necessarily what you did with them here. Opera is singing dramatics...I just heard the singing of words and notes -- no drama. The Medium must have drama

[1888junkteam]

excellent work!

[1888junkteam]

excellent work!

[FireStar32005]

The only thing I have a problem with...is Monica's glottal attack....it happens mostly when she says: "And"

[upthereinlights]

Mrs. Gobineau is excellent! Gorgeous voice.

[EDNASINGINGFORSOUL]

wow, is so special this music!!!! I'm colombian, and studyn' for singer, but I can't find free scores for this opera, or similar music, please, if you can help me, please let me know... thanks!!!!!

[psychicbyinternet]

@EDNASINGINGFORSOUL Try a university library. Or classical scores library online.

[Otellospb]

Thank You!!!!

[seviamor]

How amazing to find this post! I'm so happy!! Thank you! I love The Medium!

[choirman41]

Thank you for putting the entire opera on here! Toby was awesome! "The Medium" is my favorite!

[HighlandPark400]

The guy playing Toby is great!

[Grigor99]

What a great opera this is. Many years ago, I played for this opera when the Ithaca Opera did it. Very difficult music!!

[goldie1102]

I am playing Baba and it is such a draining part it takes me like 4 hours to come down from that part when i get home i am having so much fun

[Doliath]

No one cares.

[goldie1102]

well why r u replying?

[Doliath]

Because I get annoyed by all the self-aggrandizing comments on YouTube concerning roles people have played as if it's important and other YouTubers actually care.

[goldie1102]

Then stop reading the comments, Its nice to feel you have some sort of common ground with people who like the same things as you. Or not you.

[andante147]

I'm trying to find the famous "Lullaby" aria in the recording. Can someone point out the exact time?  Thanks

[mnikcevi]

Lullaby is from "The Consul." I imagine you can find it somewhere on youtube :)

[queenslanddiva]

I sang Madame Flora some 15 years ago and it was one of the best experiences of my life. What an opera. Took some learning but it was great.

[goldie1102]

I am just entring the opera scene, my professor wants me to audition for this part.

[queenslanddiva]

Go for it, you won't regret it. You get to shoot someone, have your very own mad scene and do all manner of wonderful singing.

[goldie1102]

i got the part yeaaaaaa

[queenslanddiva]

Congratulations - I'm feeling quite envious. Enjoy the experience, you will love this part.

[youcanpromiseme]

i love this opera! Thank you for posting

[goldie1102]

THanks so much for posting this i am just entering Oprea and i cant wait

[angelnhanako]

i'm just watching for a class i have to do but this shit sucks more ass than anything i have ever seen but thanks for the good night sleep

[queenslanddiva]

What a sad individual you are. Never mind - go back to your boom box music.

[angelnhanako]

you know i was trying to be funny haha no this sucks to me cuz i have no idea about this stuff but i didn't throw it at you so you can get mad

[emusicae]

Medium is a very beautifull opera. I'm working in it In Italy in this time. It's emoctional experience.

[oyejuwon]

I tried to have another look and listen to the video back in July and it had been removed. Is it back on now?

[rodrigovic1986]

yes

[operachic74]

Great job! Toby was fabulous!

[dualscreenman]

Thanks, needed to listen to this for Music Appreciation and now I don't have to bumble around with the cassette tapes finding where on Earth this opera is on it.

[oyejuwon]

Thanks very much for posting this video. I need to learn Mr Gobineau for an international singing summer school course. It's good to hear the music in full flow. Cheers.

[HighlandPark400]

I personally thought he was the best of the ensemble - great job!