oh… m’god…

okay… i think its hit me where i am.

all week i’ve been so focused on getting better, and practicing my arias so i knew them up and down and also was combining all the bits i had learned this week.

but this morning, we met in the orchestra rehearsal hall for our Sitzprobe (first rehearsal with orchestra).  it was a full orchestra sitting in front of us, with Maestro Patrick Summers sitting at the podium.  Nadine went up first and Maestro raised his arms.  at this point i was still in the zone, still focused……………….

until the first notes were played.

Anthony Roth Constanzo… the Countertenor in the Grand Finals with me, was sitting to my left.

the first notes were played, and Anthony and i looked slowly towards each other.  and suddenly it hit me.

THIS IS THE METROPOLITAN OPERA ORCHESTRA!

THIS IS THE METROPOLITAN OPERA ORCHESTRA!

needless to say i’ve had butterflies in my stomach since then, and have been incredibly antsy…  i cannot sit still!

that is all…

– noah

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February 20, 2009

and how exciting!!! how wonderful for you! 🙂

February 20, 2009

🙂

February 20, 2009

🙂 That’s SO exciting!! I’m excited for you! 🙂 And nervous and happy and thrilled…and all of those other good words. lol I think I can officially say “I knew him when…” now. 🙂 Way to go, Noah!!! *hugs*

February 20, 2009

I haven’t been in here in a while, but WOW HOLY CRAP! This is awesome. Congratulations.

February 20, 2009

aren’t you just too cool. hahaha. maybe not tooooo cool

February 21, 2009

how amazing! im happy for ya noah! that is sooo cool! by the way i tried looking at those articles about you on your previous entry and the links didnt work for some reason 😛

February 21, 2009

That’s so freakin sweet! ryn: i have no idea what you’re talking about w/the pin number and all that.

February 21, 2009

yay! GO NOAH! Don’t let it get to you, dude, savor every moment.

February 21, 2009

:p too cute

February 21, 2009

You deserve all the success in the world! KNOCK THEIR SOCKS OFF, SIR! KNOCK ‘EM OFF! 🙂

February 21, 2009

You are amazing. You are my hero. You are effing Spiderman of Opera!!!! And I know you can do this. Make’em love you.

February 21, 2009

Oh this is so exciting!!! I’m so happy for you!! And of course I’m sure no one here had a doubt u were gonna end up there, you’re extremely talented 🙂 Congratulations, and enjoy every minute!!

February 21, 2009

woohoo!

February 21, 2009

You can do it! 😀 And hell, in later years, you can casually toss off in a conversation that you sang with them.

February 21, 2009

wow how exciting

February 22, 2009

EEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! How exciting!! I would have been so nervous!! You deserve all this hun, you’ve worked so hard =) xxxxx

February 22, 2009

i am so happy for you!

February 22, 2009

LOL. You belong there. and I think Jackman said it best in his interview… “You are not nervouse… You are excited.” Remember it all and remind yourself you are where you belong. You are home.