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witty, somehow ([personal profile] naanima) wrote2009-03-01 10:44 pm
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Pacifica Quartet

Just came back from the conclusion of Pacifica Quartet's concerto, during which they played Mendelssohn. It was an interesting experience; I have never been to a proper classical concert so everything was all new to me. I think I would have enjoyed it much more if they had chosen something else to play rather than Mendelssohn. However, I really loved Fugue in E flat major, it was so much more visceral than the rest of the music choices. I’m really glad I went but I think I shall go to something different next time. Still want to go to a musical or opera.
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[identity profile] -leareth.livejournal.com 2009-03-01 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Want some recs? XDXD if Phantom of the Opera is still playing in Perth I really recommend that as one of the 'must sees' of musical theatre.

Also, you saw a quartet which is chamber music and thus more intimate/subtle as far as classical music goes. Maybe try to get to a symphony orchestra or concerto performance, those can be very visceral particularly if you're talking something like Beethoven.

[identity profile] naanima.livejournal.com 2009-03-03 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
My plan is to go to more Art-y events. So, operas, symphonies, and plays is definitely on the horizon. I have no idea if the Phantom of the Opera is playing or not, need to check up on it and then decide.

[identity profile] -leareth.livejournal.com 2009-03-03 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
Phantom is still playing (http://www.burswood.com.au/Shows-and-Promotions/Promo/?promo_id=355) GO SEE IT. It's the longest running musical in history and one of 'the' musicals of all time (the other being Les Miserables). This is the first time it's been done in Australia since I was in high school (it's a huge, expensive production, it doesn't come around often) and even better it has Anthony Warlow in he title role who is widely acknowledged as the best Phantom ever on stage. GO SEE IT DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!

Symphonies: anything from the Late classical (Beethoven) onwards I think you'd enjoy. Opera can be an acquired taste but if there's a production of 'Carmen' by Bizet definitely worth that checking out.

(I'm probably going to spend far too much on arts stuff this year LOL. Ah Sydney)
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