A couple of weeks ago the St. Louis Symphony held an event for subscribers (which we've been for 35 years). You could tour Powell Hall with a docent, front and back of the house, learning its history and secrets. Cameras were welcome.
This is the grand hall between the auditorium and the street. It was patterned on the chapel in Versailles. Not identical - it lacks the grand paintings - but our colleague Cieldequimper may recognize the pattern of columns and balconies.
We will visit the auditorium tomorrow.
BTW, we attended yesterday afternoon's performance, featuring Ukranian-Israeli violinist Vadim Gluzman playing the Tchaikovsky concerto. Holy bleep! I would never imagine that human fingers could move so fast. Brilliant.
This is the grand hall between the auditorium and the street. It was patterned on the chapel in Versailles. Not identical - it lacks the grand paintings - but our colleague Cieldequimper may recognize the pattern of columns and balconies.
We will visit the auditorium tomorrow.
BTW, we attended yesterday afternoon's performance, featuring Ukranian-Israeli violinist Vadim Gluzman playing the Tchaikovsky concerto. Holy bleep! I would never imagine that human fingers could move so fast. Brilliant.
It does have a certain Versailles ummpff to it! It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis does communicate that going to the Symphony is a special event.
ReplyDeleteJulie and I recently did a backstage tour of the Sydney Opera House. It was wonderful, but pricey.
It's gorgeous! Great shots, Bob.
ReplyDeleteImpressive building.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful building, Bob!
ReplyDeleteIt is very impressive, Bob. But, that is what I would expect from St. Louis.
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