I had a long struggle with the price tag before deciding to buy on concert day, but weighing my options, I believe I did the right thing. To watch one of my favourite symphonies - Mahler Symphony No.1, played by one of the World's best orchestras, or at least that's how i convinced myself. Other than Mahler, they also played Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances.
The fluidity of the orchestra really amazes me... in terms of dynamics and their response to the conductor's baton. Deliberately dragging on what is already a legato, crisp articulation, moving together with the music, the notes tonight came to life.
"You forget that there are individuals. It's like watching incredible shoals of fish in the Maldives just move together. There's a feeling of when it is organic, which isn't like something else, and it's like a type of breathing."source: http://blog.berliner-philharmoniker.de/
Thoroughly enjoyed the night of music, and the many moments of goosebumps. *brrrr*
So one down... a few more theatre works, concerts, and recital to go...
25 Nov - Cinderel-lah, Esplanade Theatre
3 Dec - AMIT Live, Genting Arena of Stars
11 Dec - Sodagreen in concert, Max Pavilion
6 Feb 2011 - Huayi Festival - Grand Expectations, Esplanade Theatre
5 Feb 2011 - Huayi Festival - Chet Lam in Recital, Esplanade Recital Studio
