A Most Special Musical Treat Saturday NIGHT Here at THD

I woke up this morning still humming " I could have Dance All Night"- one of the Broadway songs sang by Uma Dobia at last night special Performance here at THD. The Lobby was filled to capacity ( standing room only) and was full 15 minutes before the performance. It was an evening that I will always remember. The repertoire was perfect-opera excerpts from my favorite operas sprinkled with a couple of broadway musical pieces and one comical piece. I sat at the back, but Uma's coloratura soprano voice filled the Lobby with musical splendor that have touched my heart and I believed all of the residents here at THD. Thank you Uma and of course to your DAD, Dean -one of my buddies here and a loyal reader and commentator of by blogs. Who is Uma Dobia?

She is the daughter of Dean Elias( our fellow resident here at THD). She is a professional singer living in Melbourne, Australia. She sings classical, musical theater, jazz and soul music. She graduated last year with a Master of Music Performance ( Opera) from the University of Melbourne. She is currently a resident emerging artist with the Australian Contemporary Opera Company. 

Uma's performance reminded me of the many broadway musical presentations I have experienced in my younger years. 

https://chateaudumer.blogspot.com/2017/01/top-ten-broadway-musicals-of-decade.html

I am not an opera enthusiast ( I have just attended two live opera presentations in my life), but last Saturday performance of Uma's reminded me that opera music can be enjoyed not only by the musical-elite but by the common person not musically-trained but musically-inclined individual like me. Again, BRAVO, BRAVO, Uma for your performance. Come Again, soon. Here are some photos taken by Karen K during the performance.    

For details on the Australian Contemporary Company read:      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Contemporary_Opera_Company

Note: To THD Management and Activity Director: An activity like this One should be the Goal of THD to enhance the Quality of Life Here at THD. Hoping to have more activity around Arts and Music in the near future!