Inspiration
Today’s choir practice was 5 hours long. With 500 singers present, it was so crowded that I couldn’t hold my music in front of me without overlapping torsos with two people and resting my sheets on the head of a third. My knee started complaining pretty early on, we couldn’t hear or sing in time with the other half of the choir, and I generally didn’t want to be there.
Then the orchestra joined the practice. As we sang O Fortuna to the quick bowing of the strings and the thunderous booming of the timpani, I couldn’t help but shiver. This is what makes it all worthwhile.
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You would have more room singing Baber Shop
You make a point. In the 4 days leading up to the concert, we have around 13 hours of rehearsal. woo.
Will this concert be recorded in any way? audio or video?
Now *that* would be a very cool momento of your trip! If there’s no official recording, perhaps somebody who comes to the concert can tape it if they have the equipment.
I have no idea, but I should look into that. Good suggestion.
Oh, how I miss singing. Your post served as a reminder to me of how much I actually miss singing with my choir back in London. Nothing, and I mean nothing beats the feeling you get when you’re creating great music with a group of great musicians. I’m glad you’re still able to experience that feeling. Me, I can only hope I’ll have the chance to make music like that again.
where are you? We have not heard from you for several days and I miss my morning smile/
I’ve been busy as sin. Extremely busy sin. I’ve taken your comment to heart, though, I have been absent.
Haji, I didn’t realize you were a London boy. Digital Extremes is based in London, so I might have to phone you up to get some expert insider advice on housing…