On Wednesday we attended the Elektra Concert performance by the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. I personally did not enjoy this performance as much as the Otello Opera. Because Elektra was a concert performance, it lacked certain elements that made Othello enjoyable such as costume changes and set design. Set design and costumes make…
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Elektra at Carnegie Hall
Photo source: The New York Times.
Continue ReadingElektra ft. The Conductor & His Crew
After climbing up about five flights of stairs, fearing that I’d tumble down the steep steps in the balcony, and finally squeezing into my seat, I immediately noticed that we had an awesome overhead view of the stage. Because we were so high up, I was able to to spot all the different musicians and…
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After watching “Otello” at the Metropolitan Opera, I was not expecting much. I disliked Otello for the reason that I did not like the translation as it seemed like old english. Many people like to just watch the performance and not pay attention to what they are saying but it is imperative to me that…
Continue ReadingLast chance to see Mike Kelley’s art in New York!
I’m using this post as an opportunity to remind everyone about the Mike Kelley show at Hauser & Wirth in Chelsea as well as recap some of the ideas discussed in class today. First, the Kelley show will be on view through Saturday, Oct. 24, the first New York show dedicated to Kelley’s Kandor series. And if that weren’t enough reason…
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