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Yesterday, I went to the Opera La Fille du Régiment, performed by Opera Zuyd in the Theatre in Heerlen. The Opera was one of the nicest ones I’ve seen so far, beautiful music, and a nice story. The story deals with a young orphan girl, Marie, being raised by a company of soldiers, and her love for the man who saved her from falling into the abyss on a mountain trip. Her wedding plans get disrupted when she is found by her mother, a rich duchess, which first portrays herself as the girl’s aunt.  Marie is forced to leave the soldiers and her mother tries to make a good lady out of her. All in all, a very entertaining story, beautifully portrayed by the singers of Opera Zuyd. Also this time, my good friend Stephan was part of the choir and this time was quite visible on stage; right in the beginning already as a minor role as a soldier leaving home, but after that also as prominent part of the Choir. So let’s hope there’s a solo performance next time.