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So, ich denke an die Einnahme eines anderen Urlaubs in Deutschland. Dieses Mal denke ich, zum Kölner Gebiet zu gehen. Es gibt einige Dinge, die ich in Köln, Düsseldorf, und Dortmund sehen möchte aber ich auch bei der Einnahme plane, eines Tages bringt aus dem Gebiet zu Fall. Ich möchte zu Koblenz reisen und das Deutsche Armeemuseum dort sehen, und ich möchte nach Belgien reisen und Waterloo sehen. Ich interessiere mich sehr für die Napoleonische Zeitalter-Geschichte, sondern auch gerade Geschichte im Allgeme

Würden entweder Köln oder Düsseldorf eine bessere Stadt sein, um meine Operationen daraus zu stützen? Irgendwelche anderen Vorschläge? Patch, weiß ich über das Kölsch Bier, und ich kann nicht warten, um einige zu versuchen!

Oh, ich plane beim Gehen vom 10. November bis zum 17. November. Wie wird das Wetter in diesem Teil Deutschlands während dieses Zeitabschnitts sein?

English Translation:

Well, I am thinking about taking another vacation in Germany. This time I am considering going to the Cologne region. There are some things that I would like to see in Cologne, Duesseldorf, and Dortmund but I also plan on taking some day trips out of the area. I want to travel to Koblenz and see the German Army Museum there and I would like to travel to Belgium and see Waterloo. I am very interested in Napoleonic Era history, but also just history in general.

Would either Cologne or Duesseldorf be a better city to base my operations out of? Any other suggestions? Patch, I know about the Kölsch beer and I can’t wait to try some!

Oh, I am planning on going from 10 November until 17 November. How will the weather be in that part of Germany during that time period?

November is a misserable month for ta trip in northern/central Europe. Rainy weather, star getting cold, foggy in the morning. Koblenz, Düsseldorf, Köln, Dortmund und Waterloo. All in one week. OMG:eek:
With all that the central point will be Cologne Düseldorf is only a few miles north of the city, Dortmund around 70 miles northeast, Koblenz ca. 90 miles south and Waterloo will be a three hr ride (when the streets are free from traffic). The Armeemuseum in Koblenz is great, I was down there many years ago and I liked it. As you know, Germany has history after and behind every stone. Also hear in the Rheinland area.
But, be sure, I do not drink beer in Düsseldorf with you. They have a dark beer they call "ALT" translation "OLD" and I don't like old beer. The cities of Düsseldorf an Cologne are enemies since generations. Don't ask me why;)

Patch, vielen Dank für die Information. Ich wusste nicht, dass Waterloo bis jetzt von Köln war. Ich dachte, dass es nur ungefähr eine Stunde weg war. OK, so werde ich Waterloo von meiner Liste nehmen.

Ich liebte Ihre Beschreibung von Alt Bier. Ich mag altes Bier nicht entweder, aber Düsseldorf "Alt" dunkles Bier klingt interessant und ich werde ein Glas oder zwei versuchen.

Das Wetter lässt im November das Appellieren nicht erklingen, so vielleicht werde ich ein kleines bisschen später gehen. Vielleicht im Februar für den Karneval? Schneit es dort im Februar?

Wenn sie Altbier haben, haben sie Sopranobier aubierdem?

Ja verstand ich alles- lol ;):)

English please...


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English please...


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Sie brauchen nicht, nach Deutschland, Hockey, augehen wir holen Ihnen Deutschland! Ja!

You don't need to go to Germany, Hockey, we bring Germany to you! lol

Yes! :D

Wenn sie Altbier haben, haben sie Sopranobier aubierdem?

Ja verstand ich alles- lol ;):)

Suzanne,

Sie schrieben sehr gutes Deutsch ein, sagte der Kerl der noch lernt. Aber, verstand ich nicht "aubierdem." Was bedeutet das?

English translation:

You wrote very good German, said the guy who is still learning. But, I did not understand "aubierdem." What does that mean? :D

Patch, vielen Dank für die Information. Ich wusste nicht, dass Waterloo bis jetzt von Köln war. Ich dachte, dass es nur ungefähr eine Stunde weg war. OK, so werde ich Waterloo von meiner Liste nehmen.

Ich liebte Ihre Beschreibung von Alt Bier. Ich mag altes Bier nicht entweder, aber Düsseldorf "Alt" dunkles Bier klingt interessant und ich werde ein Glas oder zwei versuchen.

Das Wetter lässt im November das Appellieren nicht erklingen, so vielleicht werde ich ein kleines bisschen später gehen. Vielleicht im Februar für den Karneval? Schneit es dort im Februar?

Sorry, I usually include an English translation, but this time I forgot. Here it is:

Patch, thanks for the information. I did not realize that Waterloo was so far away from Cologne. I think that I will strike Waterloo off my list.

I loved your explanation about Alt beer. I don't like "old" beer either, but Duesseldorf "Alt" beer sounds interesting and I will try a glass or two.

The weather in November doesn't sound too good, so maybe I will come over a little bit later. Perhaps in February when the Carneval takes place. Does it snow in February?

Suzanne,

Sie schrieben sehr gutes Deutsch ein, sagte der Kerl der noch lernt. Aber, verstand ich nicht "aubierdem." Was bedeutet das?

English translation:

You wrote very good German, said the guy who is still learning. But, I did not understand "aubierdem." What does that mean? :D

lol...Actually, I'm a work in progress.....lol

I screwed up, I meant to say..."sopranobier" (soprano beer)

There is no german word "aubierdem" but I think Suzanne thought about "außerdem".

February is on season in itself. We have normaly three seasons here in the Cologne area, cold rain, warm rain and road construction. In other countries they say summer, winter and blocked roads;):D

Sine a few years you can't make a good forecast for the carneval season. This years all the days around Rosenmontag are lightly sunny. But this year on Rosenmontag, I was off duty and watched the parade with a few friends and a lot of beer, we had rain, rain and - rain. I was wet until my bones and got a nasty cool.

The best time to visit our area are may - september, sometimes early october. Than you have the chance to get a few dry days.

BTW: BEWARE, don't try the Dusseldorf Alt Bier!!!!!!!!!

Try the good old Kölsch from Cologne!!!!!!!!!

BTW: BEWARE, don't try the Dusseldorf Alt Bier!!!!!!!!!
Try the good old Kölsch from Cologne!!!!!!!!!

Word! Kölsch. w00t, w00t!

I can only caution you about entering the black hole Düsseldorf - you'll get lost in their deadly maze of one-way-streets and you'll be p*ssed off their uppish behaviour.

Just erase Düsseldorf in your dictionary and spend some more time with the nice people. :D

PS: Translation engines are horrible. Stop doing that :rolleyes:

There is no german word "aubierdem" but I think Suzanne thought about "außerdem".

February is on season in itself. We have normaly three seasons here in the Cologne area, cold rain, warm rain and road construction. In other countries they say summer, winter and blocked roads;):D

Sine a few years you can't make a good forecast for the carneval season. This years all the days around Rosenmontag are lightly sunny. But this year on Rosenmontag, I was off duty and watched the parade with a few friends and a lot of beer, we had rain, rain and - rain. I was wet until my bones and got a nasty cool.

The best time to visit our area are may - september, sometimes early october. Than you have the chance to get a few dry days.

BTW: BEWARE, don't try the Dusseldorf Alt Bier!!!!!!!!!

Try the good old Kölsch from Cologne!!!!!!!!!


Ah ha! There are four seasons in Germany, Patch,

you forgot beer (bier) season. Ja.

I'm still waiting for you to write that book you promised....lol :D

you forgot beer (bier) season. Ja.




Bier is not a season, we can drink beer around the whole year. There are some beer-ups (caneval) and some downs (not carneval) but we really can drink every day, every week and every month within the year. We don't need no stinky beer drinking season;)

Bier is not a season, we can drink beer around the whole year. There are some beer-ups (caneval) and some downs (not carneval) but we really can drink every day, every week and every month within the year. We don't need no stinky beer drinking season;)

Is too a season :cool:

Word! Kölsch. w00t, w00t!

I can only caution you about entering the black hole Düsseldorf - you'll get lost in their deadly maze of one-way-streets and you'll be p*ssed off their uppish behaviour.

Just erase Düsseldorf in your dictionary and spend some more time with the nice people. :D

PS: Translation engines are horrible. Stop doing that :rolleyes:

Vielen Dank für das Info Driet. Sie und Patch haben mich überzeugt, um nach Köln zu reisen. Ich werde gerade Düsseldorf ein Tag besuchen und ein Glas von "Alt" bier trinken! Ich überprüfe wirklich meine deutsche Übersetzung mit der Übersetzungssoftware, aber ich versuche wirklich, mein Englisch ins Deutsche selbst zu übersetzen. Ich studierte Deutsch in meiner Gymnasium seit vier Jahren, aber das war mehr als zwanzig Jahre her. Ich schrieb mich in einer deutschen Klasse in meiner lokalen Gemeinschaftsuniversität ein, aber bis jetzt haben wir gerade das Wesentliche, und nur die Gegenwart gelernt.

Ist es gefährlich, in einem Hotel in der Nähe von der Hauptbahnhof in Köln zu schlafen? Als ich in München war, blieb ich in einem Hotelrecht über die Straße von der Hauptbahnhof. Während das nachts laut war, fühlte ich mich unsicher nicht. Hier im Gebiet von Los Angeles die Nachbarschaft sind Umgebungsbahnstationen überhaupt nicht sicher.

English Translation:

Thank you for the info Driet. You and Patch have convinced me to travel to Cologne. I will just visit Dusseldorf one day and drink one glass of Alt beer! I do check my German translation with translation software, but I really do try to translate my English to German myself. I studied German in my high school for four years, but that was over twenty years ago. I enrolled in a German class at my local community college, but so far we have just learned the basics, and only the present tense.

Is it dangerous to sleep in a hotel near the main train station in Cologne? When I was in Munich I stayed in a hotel right across the street from the main train station. While it was noisy at night, I did not feel unsafe. Here in the Los Angeles area, the neighborhoods surrounding train stations are not safe at all.

Vielen Dank für das Info Driet. Sie und Patch haben mich überzeugt, um nach Köln zu reisen. Ich werde gerade Düsseldorf ein Tag besuchen und ein Glas von "Alt" bier trinken! Ich überprüfe wirklich meine deutsche Übersetzung mit der Übersetzungssoftware, aber ich versuche wirklich, mein Englisch ins Deutsche selbst zu übersetzen. Ich studierte Deutsch in meiner Gymnasium seit vier Jahren, aber das war mehr als zwanzig Jahre her. Ich schrieb mich in einer deutschen Klasse in meiner lokalen Gemeinschaftsuniversität ein, aber bis jetzt haben wir gerade das Wesentliche, und nur die Gegenwart gelernt.

Ist es gefährlich, in einem Hotel in der Nähe von der Hauptbahnhof in Köln zu schlafen? Als ich in München war, blieb ich in einem Hotelrecht über die Straße von der Hauptbahnhof. Während das nachts laut war, fühlte ich mich unsicher nicht. Hier im Gebiet von Los Angeles die Nachbarschaft sind Umgebungsbahnstationen überhaupt nicht sicher.

English Translation:

Thank you for the info Driet. You and Patch have convinced me to travel to Cologne. I will just visit Dusseldorf one day and drink one glass of Alt beer! I do check my German translation with translation software, but I really do try to translate my English to German myself. I studied German in my high school for four years, but that was over twenty years ago. I enrolled in a German class at my local community college, but so far we have just learned the basics, and only the present tense.

Is it dangerous to sleep in a hotel near the main train station in Cologne? When I was in Munich I stayed in a hotel right across the street from the main train station. While it was noisy at night, I did not feel unsafe. Here in the Los Angeles area, the neighborhoods surrounding train stations are not safe at all.



Wishing you a safe journey, Histfan!

Hugs.

Wishing you a safe journey, Histfan!

Hugs.

Vielen Dank, meine Freundin! Right now I am planning on going to Germany in October. I just got back from a week in Boston so I am a bit traveled-out right now.

Vielen Dank, meine Freundin! Right now I am planning on going to Germany in October. I just got back from a week in Boston so I am a bit traveled-out right now.

Welcome :)

Do you plan on traveling to Austria as well?

One day I wish to go to Austria since I also have Austrian ancestry.... :D

Welcome :)

Do you plan on traveling to Austria as well?

One day I wish to go to Austria since I also have Austrian ancestry.... :D

Probably not this next trip. However, do want to go back to Austria. I want to see Vienna and to return to Salzburg once more. Where in Austria do you want to go?

Probably not this next trip. However, do want to go back to Austria. I want to see Vienna and to return to Salzburg once more. Where in Austria do you want to go?

Actually both of those you mentioned, Histfan, due to my love for Mozart.
He was born in Salzburg, and passed away in Vienna.
Of course, there are numerous other reasons to visit beautiful Austria. :D

Did you have a chance to stop by Mozart's birthplace while in Salzburg?
How marvelous if you had such an opprotunity.

Actually both of those you mentioned, Histfan, due to my love for Mozart.
He was born in Salzburg, and passed away in Vienna.
Of course, there are numerous other reasons to visit beautiful Austria. :D

Did you have a chance to stop by Mozart's birthplace while in Salzburg?
How marvelous if you had such an opprotunity.

I love Mozart also, which was why I chose to go to Salzburg. Yes, I got to visit both his "Geburtshaus" the house he was born in and his "Wohnhaus" the house he actually lived in. It was a real treat to see the actual violin and pianoforte he played as a child. I found his "Wohnhaus" to be more interesting and educational than his "Geburtshaus", but his "Geburtshaus" had more character and charm.

I have pictures and books of both places if you would like to see them.

I love Mozart also, which was why I chose to go to Salzburg. Yes, I got to visit both his "Geburtshaus" the house he was born in and his "Wohnhaus" the house he actually lived in. It was a real treat to see the actual violin and pianoforte he played as a child. I found his "Wohnhaus" to be more interesting and educational than his "Geburtshaus", but his "Geburtshaus" had more character and charm.

I have pictures and books of both places if you would like to see them.

How wonderful~really! Did you learn anything about Mozart that few of knowledge of, or information that has rarely been written about him?

This is what I find most interesting about visiting such places, those little gems of life history that you can only be blessed with by actually being where he danced, laughed and created his masterpiece collection.

I truely am happy for you that you had such an enriching experience :D

How wonderful~really! Did you learn anything about Mozart that few of knowledge of, or information that has rarely been written about him?

I learned a couple of things that might qualify as obscure knowledge. Mozart and his father, Leopold, were avid target shooters using air rifles. The name of that sport escapes me now, I will have to look it up, but it was quite popular in Europe during the 18th century.

I also found out that Mozart's sister, Nannerl, was actually a better musician than he was. Mozart was a better composer, though. Nannerl's talent was a victim of 18th and 19th century chauvinism. Playing musical instruments was not considered a proper activity for a young lady, so she was forced to stop when she reached marrying age. It was a pity, because everyone who heard her play agreed she was magnificent.

I did not the above information about Mozart before my trip, but perhaps it is common knowledge among Mozart experts.

I learned a couple of things that might qualify as obscure knowledge. Mozart and his father, Leopold, were avid target shooters using air rifles. The name of that sport escapes me now, I will have to look it up, but it was quite popular in Europe during the 18th century.

I also found out that Mozart's sister, Nannerl, was actually a better musician than he was. Mozart was a better composer, though. Nannerl's talent was a victim of 18th and 19th century chauvinism. Playing musical instruments was not considered a proper activity for a young lady, so she was forced to stop when she reached marrying age. It was a pity, because everyone who heard her play agreed she was magnificent.

I did not the above information about Mozart before my trip, but perhaps it is common knowledge among Mozart experts.

Are you speaking of skeet shooting?

Thank you for my little Mozart lesson, angel. :)

Are you speaking of skeet shooting?

Thank you for my little Mozart lesson, angel. :)

No, not skeet shooting. It was called "Bölzlschiessen" and used rifles that shot dart-like projectiles expelled with compressed air, much like modern BB guns. The darts were shot at colorful, often bawdy, targets. No wonder Mozart liked it.

No, not skeet shooting. It was called "Bölzlschiessen" and used rifles that shot dart-like projectiles expelled with compressed air, much like modern BB guns. The darts were shot at colorful, often bawdy, targets. No wonder Mozart liked it.

I'm actually impressed you knew that....:D I sure as heck didn't.

You are a God....lol

I'm actually impressed you knew that....:D I sure as heck didn't.

I didn't know about that until I visited Mozart's "Wohnhaus." They even had a couple those air rifles on display, but I don't think they belonged to the Mozarts.


You are a God....lol

You will not have to prostrate yourself at my feet, kissing my hand will suffice.:D

If you go to www.tripadvisor.com and put in my screenname, the same one I use here, you can see some pictures and information about my German/Austrian trip.

Like the train stations in the big cities all over the world the Cologne main train station has it's homeless, drug users, pocket pickers, alcoholics, punks, gypsies and a lot of other well known people. But the hotels should be OK in that area but, it is the centre of the city and the hotels are a bit more expensive there than the hotels in the suburbs are. If money is not a main goal for you, try the Hyatt in Koeln Deutz. It is on the other side of the river Rhein but you have a fantastic view over the river to the old centre and the Cathedral. But it isn't cheap. Maybe you google it first. The hotels in the PCT Driet and I work in will be nothing for tourists from other countries esp. if we know them.
If you find a hotel and you want to know something about the area, please let us know and we will let you know what you want.
http://deutsch.hotels.com/hotel-deutschland/hotel-koln/hyatt-regency-cologne/

Patch,

Vielen Dank für die Hotelinformation. Der Hyatt ist ein kleines bisschen teuer, aber das sieht gut aus und schaut, um in einem sicheren Gebiet zu sein. Zwei Hotels, über die ich ernstlich nachgedacht habe, sind der Flandrischer Hof:

http://deutsch.hotels.com/search.do?searchParams.distance=3.0&destination=Cologne%2CGERMANY&searchParams.rooms

Und der Hotel Ambassador:

http://deutsch.hotels.com/search.do?searchParams.distance=3.0&searchParams.breakFastIncluded=true&destination=Cologne%2CGERMANY&originatorPage=ADVANCED_SEARCH&searchParams.departureDate=19-10-2008&searchParams.rooms

Sie sind beide Vater außerhalb des Stadtzentrums dann ich mag, aber es scheint, dass S-Bahn nur ein paar Minuten sind gehen weg.

English Translation:

Thank you very much for the hotel information. The Hyatt is a little bit expensive, but it looks good and looks to be in a safe area. Two hotels I have been seriously considering are the Flandrischer Hof:


And the Hotel Ambassador:


They are both father outside the city center then I like, but it seems like S-Bahn stations are only a few minutes walk away.

English Translation:

Thank you very much for the hotel information. The Hyatt is a little bit expensive, but it looks good and looks to be in a safe area. Two hotels I have been seriously considering are the Flandrischer Hof:


L.A. Translation:

Ok, so, like, thank you ever so much for the way cool hotel info.
The Hyatt is way too expensive, but it's, like, a safe area.
I'm so considering, like these two hotels, but I so forgot the names.
Flandish Flandri...whatever, I'm so staying there! :D

L.A. Translation:

Ok, so, like, thank you ever so much for the way cool hotel info.
The Hyatt is way too expensive, but it's, like, a safe area.
I'm so considering, like these two hotels, but I so forgot the names.
Flandish Flandri...whatever, I'm so staying there! :D

In yet another L.A. dialect:

"Whoa, bra, like that was totally boss of you to give the hotel info. Dude, the Hyatt is too ricos, but in a milfy area. I gotta go check out the beach bunnys now, catch ya later bra."

Just a funny story:

About 5-6 years ago I was attending an advanced officer training class and I met an LASO deputy who worked out of Malibu. He told me that he once had a female trainee who was blonde and quite pretty. They quickly became known as "The Ken and Barbie Team."

He told me that once in a while, to have a littel fun, whenever they pulled over a car with out of state license plates they would play a little game. The female deputy would approach first and say in an exaggerated Valley Girl accent, "Wow, you were, like, totally speeding!" The male deputy would then approach and say in a surfer dude accent, "How's it going, bra! I need to, like, see your driver's license, registration, and insurance."

Just a funny story:

About 5-6 years ago I was attending an advanced officer training class and I met an LASO deputy who worked out of Malibu. He told me that he once had a female trainee who was blonde and quite pretty. They quickly became known as "The Ken and Barbie Team."

He told me that once in a while, to have a littel fun, whenever they pulled over a car with out of state license plates they would play a little game. The female deputy would approach first and say in an exaggerated Valley Girl accent, "Wow, you were, like, totally speeding!" The male deputy would then approach and say in a surfer dude accent, "How's it going, bra! I need to, like, see your driver's license, registration, and insurance."

Wow, they sound so cool....I wish I knew them :D

Malibu rocks by the way :)

Patch,

Vielen Dank für die Hotelinformation. Der Hyatt ist ein kleines bisschen teuer, aber das sieht gut aus und schaut, um in einem sicheren Gebiet zu sein. Zwei Hotels, über die ich ernstlich nachgedacht habe, sind der Flandrischer Hof:

http://deutsch.hotels.com/search.do?searchParams.distance=3.0&destination=Cologne%2CGERMANY&searchParams.rooms

Und der Hotel Ambassador:

http://deutsch.hotels.com/search.do?searchParams.distance=3.0&searchParams.breakFastIncluded=true&destination=Cologne%2CGERMANY&originatorPage=ADVANCED_SEARCH&searchParams.departureDate=19-10-2008&searchParams.rooms

Sie sind beide Vater außerhalb des Stadtzentrums dann ich mag, aber es scheint, dass S-Bahn nur ein paar Minuten sind gehen weg.

English Translation:

Thank you very much for the hotel information. The Hyatt is a little bit expensive, but it looks good and looks to be in a safe area. Two hotels I have been seriously considering are the Flandrischer Hof:


And the Hotel Ambassador:


They are both father outside the city center then I like, but it seems like S-Bahn stations are only a few minutes walk away.
Both hotels are in the centre and at the Tourist strip "Ringe", so called because there is a street ring around the centre. The name changes every few hundred meters but there are a lot of shops, bars, pubs, discotheks and - troublemakers. The cops from the centre PCT try their best to make the streets safe but on the weekends there is a lot of trouble.

If you don't want to go there in the very late evening or in the very early morning, both hotels are in a safe area. And with a taxi (cap) not too far away from the railway station and, when no road is blocked, a 20 minutes ride from the airport.
Next week I'll ask the community policing officer from that PCT what will be the better hotel. The Ambassador has the S-Bahn in front of the door. To all directions. The Flandrischer Hof is in a side road but also near the S-Bahn station, just a 3-4 minutes (tourist steps) walk.

What do you plan to see in Cologne? Sure, the cathedral. But what else? Maybe we can be in assistance for you and check something up before you come over. If you come in the first two october weeks it is possible for me to get some time. My wife and daughter will be in the USA and my son will be in Turkey with my parrents that time. End of september - 13.october there is the fall break in the schools in my state.

In yet another L.A. dialect:

"Whoa, bra, like that was totally boss of you to give the hotel info. Dude, the Hyatt is too ricos, but in a milfy area. I gotta go check out the beach bunnys now, catch ya later bra."

That's more, like, Huntington Beach dialect. :D

Patch,

Noch einmal vielen Dank für Ihre ganze Hilfe. Ich schätze es sehr viel. Ich bin nicht die späte Nacht Parteiperson, so wird die "Ringe" Nachbarschaft für mich fein sein.

Außer dem Dom möchte ich das Romisch-Germanisches Museum, Kölnisches Stadtmuseum, und der NS-Dokumentationszentrum sehen. Ich möchte auch einen Tag nehmen und gehen sehen das Armeemuseum in Koblenz, aber ich kann nicht genug Zeit dafür haben. Ich möchte irgendwelche Vorschläge hören, die Sie haben.

English Translation:

Thanks again for all your help. I appreciate it very much. I am not a late night party person, so the “Ringe” neighborhood sounds fine to me.

Besides the Dom, I want to see the Romisch-Germanisches Museum, the Cologne Stadtmuseum, and the NS-Dokumentationszentrum. I would also like to take a day and go see the Army Museum in Koblenz, but I may not have enough time for that. I would like to hear any suggestions you have.

That's more, like, Huntington Beach dialect. :D

Ok, you busted me. By the way, do you have a favorite Mozart opera?

Ok, you busted me. By the way, do you have a favorite Mozart opera?

Bastien und Bastienne- I find it charming and innocent how Bastienne and Bastien engage with one another, and even more amazing that Mozart wrote this at age 12.

My favorite opera of all time is La Traviata~sheer pleasure!
When Violetta dies within her remorseful lover's arms in the end,
I think to myself....this IS OPERA!
Bravo, to Verdi for making such a masterpiece.
*My favorite lead tenor is Placido Domingo in La Traviata and Pagliacci.*

I could go on, but may I ask if you have a favorite opera?
Do you also have a favorite piece that stands out from all composers?

I could go on, but may I ask if you have a favorite opera? Do you also have a favorite piece that stands out from all composers?


My favorite opera is "Don Giovanni" by Mozart. Whenever I see and/or hear that opera it evokes such powerful emotions. I go from laughing at Leporello's antics to real terror when Il Commandatore actually comes to the feast. The final scene when the Commandatore drags Don Giovanni down to hell is truely masterful. My favorite song in the opera is when Leporello sings "Madamina, il Catologo e Questo" to Donna Anna. Not only is the song amusing, but the music Mozart wrote-- especially the florish in the middle -- just gives me an overwhelming feeling of joy.

I also like "Largo al Factotum" by Rossini from "The Barber of Seville." This is the famous "Figaro" aria that almost everyone is familar with. That song never fails to make me laugh out loud, especially at the "soy il factotum della cita..." refrains.

My favorite opera is "Don Giovanni" by Mozart. Whenever I see and/or hear that opera it evokes such powerful emotions. I go from laughing at Leporello's antics to real terror when Il Commandatore actually comes to the feast. The final scene when the Commandatore drags Don Giovanni down to hell is truely masterful. My favorite song in the opera is when Leporello sings "Madamina, il Catologo e Questo" to Donna Anna. Not only is the song amusing, but the music Mozart wrote-- especially the florish in the middle -- just gives me an overwhelming feeling of joy.

I also like "Largo al Factotum" by Rossini from "The Barber of Seville." This is the famous "Figaro" aria that almost everyone is familar with. That song never fails to make me laugh out loud, especially at the "soy il factotum della cita..." refrains.

I've noticed a consistant pattern with me, I tend to shy away from the dark operas, and Don Giovanni is rather dark for me. Also, the finale is too light to be appropriate in comparison to Act 1 and the scenes leading up to his finale.

But, by no means is this putting the great Mozart down in any form, Hist, it's just my own feelings towards this opera....
I will always adore his pieces.

Patch,

Noch einmal vielen Dank für Ihre ganze Hilfe. Ich schätze es sehr viel. Ich bin nicht die späte Nacht Parteiperson, so wird die "Ringe" Nachbarschaft für mich fein sein.

Außer dem Dom möchte ich das Romisch-Germanisches Museum, Kölnisches Stadtmuseum, und der NS-Dokumentationszentrum sehen. Ich möchte auch einen Tag nehmen und gehen sehen das Armeemuseum in Koblenz, aber ich kann nicht genug Zeit dafür haben. Ich möchte irgendwelche Vorschläge hören, die Sie haben.

English Translation:

Thanks again for all your help. I appreciate it very much. I am not a late night party person, so the “Ringe” neighborhood sounds fine to me.

Besides the Dom, I want to see the Romisch-Germanisches Museum, the Cologne Stadtmuseum, and the NS-Dokumentationszentrum. I would also like to take a day and go see the Army Museum in Koblenz, but I may not have enough time for that. I would like to hear any suggestions you have.
How many days do you want to stay here and when do you plan to come over. Maybe, when I'm off duty I have the chance to accompany you in the city a bit of time. The three museums are not far away frm the Ringe. The roman-german museum is at the right side if the cathedral and also the other two are not too far away.

Patch,

Ich würde die Gelegenheit genießen Sie um Ihre Stadt zu begleiten. Ich plane beim Durchgehen seit vier nächten vom 16 Oktober bis zum 20 Oktober. Jedoch könnte ich zu geändert jene Daten bis zum 19 November im Laufe des 24 November müssen. Wenn ich im November reise, muss ich gerade ein Risiko auf dem hundeswetter eingehen.

Gibt es irgendetwas, dass ich Ihnen von California bringen kann?

I've noticed a consistant pattern with me, I tend to shy away from the dark operas, and Don Giovanni is rather dark for me. Also, the finale is too light to be appropriate in comparison to Act 1 and the scenes leading up to his finale.

But, by no means is this putting the great Mozart down in any form, Hist, it's just my own feelings towards this opera....
I will always adore his pieces.

Oh, I totally understand. I enjoy "The Magic Flute" but I consider it one of Mozart's weakest works. Others think it is a masterpeice. The world would be a pretty boring place if we all liked the same things.

Oh, I totally understand. I enjoy "The Magic Flute" but I consider it one of Mozart's weakest works. Others think it is a masterpeice. The world would be a pretty boring place if we all liked the same things.

I agree the world would be boring place if we all had the same likes and dislikes.
If you look at the brilliance of the complete composition of all opera, Hist,
isn't just amazing how it touches us all on every level? :)

Yes, I do like The Magic Flute as well, and I love the sybolism written in Act 11 :)

If you look at the brilliance of the complete composition of all opera, Hist, isn't just amazing how it touches us all on every level? :)

You just hit the nail right on the head Suzanne!

Since you brought up composition and I noticed a line from Hamlet in your signature, do you like Shakespeare as much as you like opera?

You just hit the nail right on the head Suzanne!

Since you brought up composition and I noticed a line from Hamlet in your signature, do you like Shakespeare as much as you like opera?

Do I like Shakespeare-hello? Yes!...
I'm a romantic, I really have no choice in the matter....lol

My favorite sonnet is 116....look it up. :):D

Yes, I do like The Magic Flute as well, and I love the sybolism written in Act 11 :)

I missed this the first time I read your reply. Are you talking about the Masonic symbolism? Or do you mean the whole Isis and Osiris cult symbolism?

Sorry to have to say this, but this thread's purpose has veered off-course and is now a bit too self-serving. Please resort to PM's or exchange email addresses to further this dance. ;)

Sorry to have to say this, but this thread's purpose has veered off-course and is now a bit too self-serving. Please resort to PM's or exchange email addresses to further this dance. ;)

lol...Yes, I should have realized this, Canuck.

In respect to you, and everyone else here in RP....sorry.