[he sits back in his chair a bit to consider that]
...I suppose it depends on the day. They each have their challenges, however...Opera buffa is like a light, sweet snack. Like a bit of cake and tea in the afternoon. Easy to throw together something light and frivolous but deceptively difficult to get it just so as to be something really delightful.
Tragédie lyrique is darker, heavier, richer--like a good chocolate mousse after dinner. It tastes deceptively complex but is surprisingly easy to make if you follow the right steps. You can add twists to it--whiskey or bourbon, or fruit, but it will always be the same rich, satisfyingly dark, sensual bittersweet base.
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...I suppose it depends on the day. They each have their challenges, however...Opera buffa is like a light, sweet snack. Like a bit of cake and tea in the afternoon. Easy to throw together something light and frivolous but deceptively difficult to get it just so as to be something really delightful.
Tragédie lyrique is darker, heavier, richer--like a good chocolate mousse after dinner. It tastes deceptively complex but is surprisingly easy to make if you follow the right steps. You can add twists to it--whiskey or bourbon, or fruit, but it will always be the same rich, satisfyingly dark, sensual bittersweet base.