‘Flash opera’ at Macy’s Phila., 11/01/2010: “A flash mob hit Macy’s in Center City on Saturday – 650 vocalists who, unknown to shoppers, had arranged to burst into song at noon.” (Philly.com)
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awesome! I totally missed hearing about this, and even saw a friend’s face in the balcony at one point. thanks.
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I’ve also seen a clip from Miami in which an opera company does the toreador song from “Carmen” in a Macy’s shoe department. It was good but this massive chorus complete with organ accompaniment was breathtaking.
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