MUSIC: Puccini Aria "Vissi d'arte"

For all of us who are fans of the TV sitcom, Frasier

This is Niles Crane's favorite aria

Giacomo Puccini

"Vissi d'arte"

Aria from the opera Tosca

Performed by Angela Gheorghiu 

In this aria, Tosca is crying out to God
Telling him all the good she has done
And asking why she is being
Rewarded with such catastrophe and suffering. 

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Frasier's favorite soprano singing this aria is Renata Tebaldi

Here she is performing the same aria

"Vissi d'arte"

Renata Tebaldi

Live Stuttgart 1961

AOM Meditations: Let's Enjoy Some Laughs

Today, instead of quotes,

I wanted to share some laughter.

To me, Frasier is one of the all-time 

greatest sitcoms ever produced.

It is one of the most intelligent

And well-written television comedies.

All the actors were superb

But my favorite was David Hyde Pierce

Who played Niles Crane

In this clip entitled "A Valentine for Niles"

Niles is at Frasier's apartment preparing dinner for his date

Who is supposed to be eXtremely picky

As he waits, he notices that the crease in his pants

Are not perfectly creased

What ensues is one of my favorite comedy sketches.

It is beautifully done to classical music

And a very unique slapstick comedy sketch

"A Valentine for Niles"

From Frasier, Season 6 Episode 14

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All eleven seasons can be watched on NetFlix

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