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If you could not get tickets to tonight’s Seattle Sympony Orchestra opening, where they’re playing Ravel’s Bolero, here’s a Bolero for you.
And remember, tomorrow is the Day of Music at Benaroya Hall. All kinds of music, all day, all free.
Thanks for the tip, Susan.
Jen Graves (The Stranger’s former arts critic) mostly writes about things you approach with your eyeballs. But she’s also a history nerd interested in anything that needs more talking about, from male... More by Jen Graves
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Why HELLO there, Ms. flute player.
Why do they call them “flash” mobs when they’re well-planned in advance. Nothing “flashy” about it/them.
Thank you. I miss Denmark and my family.
That was actually a little moving to me.
The Symphony opening tonight was stunning, The answer to Elaine Stritch’s question: “Does anyone still wear a hat?” is certifiably yes as both lauded nouveau conductor Ludovic Morlot and brilliant cellist Joshua Roman both donned red-topped knitted caps for the cello concerto. During “Bolero”, Ludovic calmly walked off the podium, strode into the midst of the violin section, sat down and played along as the snare drummer kept it all together. The audience was packed and well fed like a starving Carnival of the Animals.
I love that there are flash mobs! I only wish I’d stumble across one someday.
Fucking brilliant. If the people stop coming to listen to your music, then take the music to them. I never, ever thought I would say this, but there seems to be some excitement and energy in classical music these days.