Lots of symphony orchestras have special New Year's Eve programs to gin up some fun and extra revenue. Our St. Louis Symphony is one of them. Mrs. C and I haven't been out on this night in decades but this year the SLSO had two performances, one in the evening and a new one at 2 PM. Perfect for sleepyhead old folks.
Our beloved music director, Stéphane Denève, seen on the screen here, put on a program heavy on Gershwin, including the overture to Girl Crazy (all those hits - I Got Rhythm, Embraceable You, But Not For Me), An American In Paris and Rhapsody In Blue, all bursting with energy. After intermission we heard Meet Me In St. Louis, the St. Louis Blues March and finally Auld Lang Syne. Damn hard to sing along through a mask.
Our congregation sang carols on Christmas Eve through masks...and then held candles to sing Silent Night. I had left before then...too many people with leaky masks...and too crowded. I wonder if you were seated every other row and doubt that you were.
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ReplyDeleteI watched the Vienna one online yesterday. Very enjoyable, and everyone in masks.
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