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  1. CCL
    This was a surprise - I’m sorry to see him go. Wishing him all the best for the future.
  2. CCL
    Yes, I just checked- it was C76 and 77 so that’s £55 for SL. Quite a discrepancy in price. The view was very good, I have to say- nobody was blocking it in any way - perhaps I just got lucky.
  3. CCL
    Thank you Linnzi! Yes, I agree that it’s good to be pleasantly surprised. It wasn’t that I thought I wouldn’t like DD as such, more that I thought it might be a gruelling watch. Of course, the subject matter was pretty gruelling but its power was such that I felt awed. A point further to what I said upthread- I should have mentioned the wonderful singing in Requiem. It was so good to hear it again and sung with such beauty and clarity. I feel so fortunate to have been there last night!
  4. CCL
    Sorry, I tried to correct the font size above as it’s too big, but I can’t seem to - apologies, it looks a little silly.
  5. CCL
    I was there last night and thought it was an absolutely excellent triple bill. Danses Concertantes was quirky and sunny; I liked the vintage feel of it. I didn’t mind the costumes in the end, having originally thought ‘headache’, as they contributed to the overall feeling of effervescence. It was pure joy! Different Drummer was, for me, extremely compelling and moving. The beauty of the music added to the desperate poignancy of what was happening on stage. The story was told with the utmost clarity and commitment: huge kudos to Marcelino Sambe, Francesca Hayward and Francisco Serrano in particular but really everyone was on top form. I felt wrung out afterwards but also thankful that I had the opportunity to see this powerful piece of art. Finally, Requiem was as utterly divine as I expected it to be. Every single piece was beautiful and moving, but I would single out the second piece, the Offertoire, as the one that had the greatest impact on me. William Bracewell was absolutely stunning in this. Incidentally, the tickets for myself and my daughter, in Row C of the amphi- quite far round but not restricted view - were £22 each. I think that is absolutely outstanding value for money. I am still on a high this morning!
  6. CCL
    Yes, I was there that night - it was Sleeping Beauty. I was with my mum, who had come from Manchester for the performance. I can’t remember if Darcey was ill or injured, but I remember Belinda Hartley stepping in beautifully.
  7. CCL
    Fonty, I witnessed similar behaviour on Saturday afternoon from two women at the Old Vic. They kept up a running commentary and were singing along (it was the Live Aid musical, ‘Just For One Day’). I asked them to stop, my daughter also had stern words with them, and another person spoke to an usher during the interval. They reacted as though we were the problem and were spoiling their fun!
  8. CCL
    I didn’t see it and so I will be going with an open mind. Thanks Jan, I will certainly report back. I was pleased when I heard there would be extra dancers from BRB! I hope you manage to get a seat!
  9. CCL
    Looking forward to seeing this in July
  10. CCL
    Thanks Jan - I’ve put it on my calendar!
  11. CCL
    Sadly no, but I would like to go next year!
  12. CCL
    I had completely forgotten about booking for RBS this morning until I saw an email from the school at 9.30. I managed to bag more or less the last half-decent amphi seat. Phew!
  13. CCL
    This is lovely news - just watched footage of the announcement on IG. Very much deserved- congratulations, Beatrice!
  14. CCL
    Oh my, the Danses Concertantes costumes are giving me a headache!
  15. CCL

    Opera Ignoramus

    CCL replied to Fonty's topic in Opera & Music

    Hello @JennyTaylor I’m also a relative opera newbie and found your post very interesting. I’ve seen 9 or 10 operas over the past two years and found that listening to the music a lot beforehand made a difference for me. I agree with those posters who recommended the ROH production of Turandot - it’s excellent and I found the choral singing thrilling. My 22 year old daughter, who doesn’t really have any interest in opera, came with me to see it and really enjoyed herself. I’d also agree with the comments re Mozart operas. The Marriage of Figaro last year at ROH was gorgeous; I’ve booked to see Cosi Fan Tutte this summer.
  16. CCL
    Avanti are not running any Birmingham to London trains over the Easter weekend. Chiltern are running a Saturday service with longer trains than usual on Good Friday.
  17. CCL
    I’m going to the opening night at SW. I was really impressed with Yu when I saw her dancing as Cinderella in 2021 so I’m expecting her to be an equally lovely Aurora. I haven’t seen enough of Lachlan so I’m really looking forward to seeing him as the Prince.
  18. CCL
    After reading Jan’s review and the Guardian review I think I will be booking for Sadlers Wells!
  19. CCL
    I’ve booked for the first time as a Friend (well, since 1994) - I decided to treat myself and see how it goes. I was all fingers and thumbs (using my phone) and kept changing my mind, but amongst other things I booked for the Sissens/Sasaki Swan Lake, for which I’m very excited. Apart from my lack of dexterity it was pretty straightforward.
  20. CCL
    I’m a bit disappointed that none of the venues/dates work for me. I saw it in Salford in 2021, a very special evening.
  21. CCL
    I’ve only just heard about this. I think it sounds intriguing! I like Acosta Danza and I’d definitely like to see this production.
  22. CCL
    Dawnstar’s flowers and the picture of Dame Antoinette have made me feel a bit weepy! Thanks Dawnstar for your wonderful review. How I wish I could have seen an additional Manon!
  23. CCL
    I’m late to the discussion - I didn’t expect this news and I’m sorry I won’t be seeing him dance again. His performance as Lescaut two weeks ago was one for the ages. Massive congratulations to him!
  24. CCL
    Yes, me too…although I liked the new setting much more than I expected to! I thought it was really cleverly done.
  25. CCL
    I really enjoyed Raymonda- just wanted to put that out there!
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