31 January 2009, Royal Opera House, London 2 years and quite a few dance shows later, my all-time favourite is still Royal Ballet’s DGV. And my memory, anticipation and uberly-high expectations did not fail me… watching it the 2nd time was just as good as the first. The name of the piece Danse à Grande … More DGV / Carmen / Seven Deadly Sins
22 April 2009, Barbican, London As I mentioned before, I’m always intrigued to see Asian talent on the international stage. It’s really great that Tan Dun and Lang Lang have made it globally (and how young Lang Lang is!) I was speaking to a friend and also a colleague before the concert.. why is that … More LSO – Tan Dun – Lang Lang
14 April 2009, Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, London Absolutely phenomenal. Am so glad someone told me to buy tickets a year ago! When they played Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.4 in F minor, I think I stopped breathing for 45 minutes. Over these past 3 years… as I watch more and more shows (and probably getting … More Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela
31 March 2009, Roundhouse, London What a treat 😀 A feast for all your senses. And the best part was getting free tickets 😀 (just kidding!) I was curious to see how this would compare to Fuerza Bruta, a circus I saw at the Fringe Festival two years ago. The concept is similar: an in-the-round … More NoFit State Circus: Tabú
15 March 2009, The 02, London I’ll sing it one last time for you Then we really have to go You’ve been the only thing that’s right In all I’ve done And I can barely look at you But every single time I do I know we’ll make it anywhere Away from here Light up, … More Snow Patrol
Ahh.. my first post. The ten shows in 2008 that I found the most memorable, the most inspiring, the most enjoyable… ones that made me think, moved me, changed my perceptions were… 1. Yo-yo Ma & Kathryn Stott (Barbican, London, December 2008). Hands down winner! In particular Bodas de Prata & Quatro Cantos…I had never … More Among 2008
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