Excitement! St. Matthew!

[oracne]

I sang Bach's Matthäus Passion for the first (and so far only) time back in 2003, but have never seen it performed live. Thanks to Tom Purdom, I shall see it on Saturday night - The Philadelphia Orchestra is performing it with a choir from Westminster Choir College. I heard about it too late and it was sold out, but Tom, a reviewer, had an extra

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[sartorias]

Oh that sounds fantastic!

[oracne]

I am hoping it will be! The Orchestra does not normally do any Bach.

[yagathai]

Keep an eye on the guy singing the Evangelist's part. He's equal parts cheesy and hammy, but in a delightful way.

I will say that as much as I enjoyed it, by the last half hour I was a little antsy.

Also, they have a theorbo!

[oracne]

I wonder if they hired Richard from Tempesta di Mare or someone else to play theorbo. I shall see tonight!

I call it "The Mighty Theorbo." Also "The Eye-Sticker."

Am thinking of having a nap this afternoon, as I wilt early. Also, maybe coffee with dinner.

[paleologa]

Have fun! Please give my love to Tom!

[oracne]

Will do!