Hi all...apologies for still not updating on the Italy trip. All the photos have been uploaded and the good ones have been printed. So now I just have to rename the photos on the site and get typing...
Just wanted to write about the inspiring concert that SSO did with Nestor Torres and Jacomo tonight. It's one of those things that is very hard to describe in words or writing...but Nestor was absolutely charming, amazing, and just...mind-blowing. Had absolutely no idea that a flute could churn out so many notes.
He didn't hesitate to talk about being a member of SGI and talking about his experiences, and Mr Jacomo, despite the fact that he's not one of our members, still acknowledged the fact that he's good friends with us as an organization. But his conducting...that's another story.
He's very energetic, he feels the music, he definately knows what he's doing...but the style that is conducted in...seems like a windmill. Flashing white sleeves everywhere, hard to see the shape and structure of what he's beating. But very, very energetic. Just going to be absolutely fun trying to follow him hahaha...we'll see. Maybe it's not as hard as it seems.
As an encore piece, Nestor played Over the Rainbow, and he finished with Beach of Morigasaki. Absolutely inspiring. Ehh...I could go on and on about it, but basically...just...wow. Hahaha...
Which brings me to my next point. He played Carmen and it was so good that I'm probably going to have to replace it on the strings program hahaha...it was TOO good ;)
Next Thursday, there is a concert by SSO. They're playing Movie Tunes. Specifically, E.T., Harry Potter and the Sorceror's (or Philosopher's) Stone, and Concerto from the Red Violin. It's a very good concert. I'm fairly familiar with all the pieces and so I think I'm going to go. I'll be running down to SISTIC tomorrow at about 6 pm. If anyone wants to go with me, SMS or call me! Have to check what seats are available first though...
Well I should go to bed now. THANK GOODNESS IT'S FRIDAY TOMORROW! WOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!