four days at...

Friends, with at least four more to go. So here I am in library at 145 street, trying to sort it all out.
Not much happening in evenings after work at the school and some lessons, just come home and crash. Always feel ready to go in the morning, though.
Yesterday, only half a day, finally got a chance to indulge my "art" persona and went to see Pagliacci at the Met. Remember I had already seen and really admired the first part of the evening, Cavellleria Rusticana on that very cold Saturday two weeks previous. Glad that I returned to Met and my standing room perch after yesterday's intermission. Again a strong and unique staging by McVickar, great performances by Barbara Fritolli  (her work has so much decency and honesty)  and Marco Berti. Also, my friend Marty K was one of three
"assistants" to Canio and was very much part of the full scene. Passionate music---even though a little old hat, now it hums in my ears, as did Cavalleria's after seeing that. Again the orchestra under Maestro Luisi was superb. Several hours later, really felt exhilirated by my visit to the opera house. When will the next time be...? Not sure...hope to see at least Figaro and Roberto Devereux (also directed by McVickar) in the next few weeks. Manon Lescaut? May not have the right dates for me to see it, but would like to.
Tomorrow, another dinner with Robin, not sure what happens after that. Academy Awards will be playing in every bar in the city, but really, would like to avoid them. Maybe a movie, also a lot of preparation for Monday's first and only period at Friends.
A little bit more time on my hands then I had expected today and tomorrow, enjoy it after all the time you have spent working in the past few days. Find some surprises, enjoy the spring like weather that tomorrow promises. That is all for now...