Went to a Don and Catherine Bryant Cultural Series concert this week as young talent from the Virginia Opera performed a concert of arias and songs from different operas. All Saints Episcopal Church was the venue as the room was alive with sound. God was present at this Creative Exercise gave praise for gifts shared and appreciated
The Covers Come To Town
The covers came in to the
town this week,
the young ones who come in
for the leads
waiting for odd break when
they can show
how much talent is packed
into new frames.
They practiced the roles,
in case, God forbid,
something might happen;
well planted germs,
an off season oyster or a
too filled wine glass.
They are ready and they
strut their stuff.
The squared jaw mezzo dominates each note,
The wannabe villain basso
sneers each tone.
The thin soprano bypasses
theoretical limits.
The tenor charmingly oozes
seductive power.
They are ready.
They are hungry.
The applause washes over
them.
Gasps and bravoes sweeten
their dreams.
We old folks in the crowd
fantasize
being there when Callas or
Sutherland
as waiting young covers
got the break.
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