The girlfriend invited me out for dinner and a wonderful evening with T'ang Quartet and guest Albert Tiu on the piano.
I didn't exactly read up on the pieces to be performed, so I expected a mellow night. When I sat down and scanned the performance pieces, I was quite excited. The second half of the evening with Albert Tiu promised to be sizzling with the chosen pieces from Astor Piazzolla.
The second half completely wowed the audience. I was blown away. When I listen to music, I conjure up dance moves in my mind, be it classical, indie or pop. Tonight, I had entrechat six and grand pas de deux in rhythm to Hadyn's String Quartet in G Major (Op 77 No.1). I was a little lost when Maurice Ravel took stage with his String Quartet in F Major. I'm not completely sure why, but it conjured up images of the Mongolian steppes and Scottish hillside. The girlfriend and I quietly muttered about not being able to understand Impressionist composers. When Tango Ballet came on, I really enjoyed the sound of the piano that emphasized and layered with the strings. I imagined powerful movements of grand échappé sur les pointes and grand jeté en avant intertwined with classic tango.
It was such an enjoyable evening with great company and 2.5 hours (+ 3 encores) of lovely vibrant classical music delivered by musicians of the highest calibre. We had the most yummy dinner at you-know-where. Bread was ordered solely to sample the delectable butter again. Naturally, the night ended with a peaty note on 18.y.o Glenlivet and Macallan.
What's there not to like about this Monday?
most civilzed indeed. that is typical of ravel. he conjures up grand mindscapes and using alof ot asian influences in his compositions.
ReplyDeletejazzgal: ah. you would know! HEH. think u'd have enjoyed it too. u haven't heard them for a bit right?
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