That's my killing combo today. It's my son's first day in child care here and instead of biting my nails at home, wondering how he'll do and in what language he will communicate, I'm sitting here, in the empty hall, checking my cell phone every two minutes if the teachers have called me to pick him up already and watching how the stage builders are trying to break the equipment. One of those days when all around is irritating. Everyone is going out of their way to do everything in the wrong way. On top of that, I woke up at 4 a.m. while I'll have to be awake till no one knows when to see all the stuff cleared from here and gone. I wish the end of the day will be more cheerful than the beginning.
Ah, so it was! Glorious evening. We were stuffed up to the last row on the balcony. I'm feeling good. We did well. :) In fact, we were so damn good and we knew it. LOL Fantastic job by everyone and great performance by the guys!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1eH1u7D214
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7sIHcZejBE
Showing posts with label Il Divo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Il Divo. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Side by Side - not on our side
... of the border, that is. I was checking the movie blog: http://sidebysidethemovie.com/blog/ and it looks like I'll have to catch the plane to USA to watch the movie. That's certainly an interesting approach but it somehow looks a bit overwhelming to me. LOL Could it be possible, and I know everything is possible :))))), to present the movie at some other European festivals? I can think of at least two straight away. And the countries are worth visiting. :)))))
Meanwhile, I've been following TIFF closely and I'm pretty sure I'm not gonna miss next year's festival. Next fall - Toronto, hi again, long time no see. :)))))
But while I'm still here - upcoming Il Divo performance. Yummy. Being an event organizer is not that bad actually. :)))
* I'm editing this post to let you know that Side by Side will open this festival in November: http://www.pluscamerimage.pl/pc2010.php?dzial=102378 . Meaning that if you have a way to reach this city (because from where I am it's pretty much impossible), you can see the movie as well. :) The friend of mine who sent me this says it's a so-so town, some architecture to consider and not much else to do. But if you're going for the festival, you'll be fine. :) On the other side are the totally ridiculous flights to get you there but you may be lucky to catch Ryanair, I guess, if they fly from your city. Because if you have to use LOT, as I'd have to, you're not only going to pay a fortune for four hours in air but will have to wait at the airport as much as I usually wait on a transatlantic flight. Brrr. Good luck if you decide to go.
(I can't help but wonder why do they choose such spots for these festivals? Is it to encourage the audiences to rediscover trans-border bycicling? "Getting there" should always be a major consideration when organizing an event. But what do I know about it. Of all major European cities and festivals, this one... I mean, I'm sure it's great and they have a history with this festival which is touching, but since there are so few showings of the movie in Europe announced, and no one knows if there will be more, at least one of them could be somewhere where we, those who live in major cities and have no connection to minor such by air, can arrive without sleeping at the airport to catch a half-an-hour flight to the countryside. That's plain silly.)
Meanwhile, I've been following TIFF closely and I'm pretty sure I'm not gonna miss next year's festival. Next fall - Toronto, hi again, long time no see. :)))))
But while I'm still here - upcoming Il Divo performance. Yummy. Being an event organizer is not that bad actually. :)))
* I'm editing this post to let you know that Side by Side will open this festival in November: http://www.pluscamerimage.pl/pc2010.php?dzial=102378 . Meaning that if you have a way to reach this city (because from where I am it's pretty much impossible), you can see the movie as well. :) The friend of mine who sent me this says it's a so-so town, some architecture to consider and not much else to do. But if you're going for the festival, you'll be fine. :) On the other side are the totally ridiculous flights to get you there but you may be lucky to catch Ryanair, I guess, if they fly from your city. Because if you have to use LOT, as I'd have to, you're not only going to pay a fortune for four hours in air but will have to wait at the airport as much as I usually wait on a transatlantic flight. Brrr. Good luck if you decide to go.
(I can't help but wonder why do they choose such spots for these festivals? Is it to encourage the audiences to rediscover trans-border bycicling? "Getting there" should always be a major consideration when organizing an event. But what do I know about it. Of all major European cities and festivals, this one... I mean, I'm sure it's great and they have a history with this festival which is touching, but since there are so few showings of the movie in Europe announced, and no one knows if there will be more, at least one of them could be somewhere where we, those who live in major cities and have no connection to minor such by air, can arrive without sleeping at the airport to catch a half-an-hour flight to the countryside. That's plain silly.)
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Adagio
One of my favorites! An adagio for you! :)
A friend of mine reminded me today about this night when we went to see the guys in Winnipeg. It was a glorious performance in a not so glorious environment. Unfortunately, I can't forget the sweaters, the jeans and the smell of hockey around. Not to mention the hot dog and the popcorn. We looked like black swans there in our LBDs. I'll never understand how people can attend an event like that in such a... disrespectful way. But that's me, I guess. Next time I've promised myself to put on a bareback. :)))) And not go to a hockey venue to lsiten to opera voices!
A friend of mine reminded me today about this night when we went to see the guys in Winnipeg. It was a glorious performance in a not so glorious environment. Unfortunately, I can't forget the sweaters, the jeans and the smell of hockey around. Not to mention the hot dog and the popcorn. We looked like black swans there in our LBDs. I'll never understand how people can attend an event like that in such a... disrespectful way. But that's me, I guess. Next time I've promised myself to put on a bareback. :)))) And not go to a hockey venue to lsiten to opera voices!
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