And just what did that silly little pantomime add to Verdi's opera except total distraction during a beautiful prelude that the composer would have wanted you to listen to and be moved by. Violetta's not supposed to die until the very end but some idiot director thought he could improve upon the plot with an irrelevant funeral procession at the start. Give me a break. And btw, the processional cross never goes after the celebrant - always in front.
Filming and taking photographs is strictly forbidden in the Arena. And rightfully so. Extremely annoying to see these screens your line of sight, especially after buying 200 euro tickets. Some People just dont give a f.
