😍🤩!

I struggled to know where to focus: the surtitles, the humorous text messages on the screen, room 1 scene (hotel lobby) or room 2 scene (her room). It was a signature Mitchell production, but the plot of Makropulos Case is complex, and the split attention requirement didn't help my understanding.

There was loud booing at the end of Act 1 (some were shouting back, "Shut up!"), and at the curtain call, when Katie Mitchell came on stage. I felt it was unnecessary, and, at the same time, I get why purists would be annoyed with how the original opera was adapted to fit in with Mitchell's vision.

If anyone else fancies listening to that 2nd movement, here it is (from 8:44): youtu.be/cJOW5mlhH_Y?...

I seem to live in Duolingo rage these days! Their coercive tactics are starting to get on my nerves. Why can't I just get on with my lessons without being forced to try things I don't wanna try! Aaaaargh!!!

I'm not familiar with either. I must check them out!
Well, acc. to the programme notes, Britten was influenced by Berg's violin concerto, which is one I don't enjoy either. Sometimes, however, a piece or a composer grows on me with time. That was the case with Shostakovich–went from meh to yay! 😁

Thank you! Yes, I had that on my calendar. With BBCSO and Lintu, right? It clashes with a Benjamin Grosvenor recital at Southbank Centre (I'm a huge BG fan!) so I'm still undecided whether to go to one or the other...

When is the 8th being performed? I must make sure I've got that on my calendar!