Proms and Circumstance
2006-08-31 13:24:03
music
Saw Lang Lang playing Chopin piano concerto 1 at the RAH last night, as part of the Proms. Aah the convenience of being at College. I was able to spend the afternoon practicing whilst languidly keeping one eye on the 'arena' queue, which I decided to join at around 5pm. Inside, I managed to stand behind only 2 rows of people, so I could literally see the sweat on Lang Lang's face. It was fantastic.
Having said that I was prepared to queue all day to see Lang Lang. He was absolutely phenomenal. Such a compelling performance (I completely forgot my legs were sore from standing all day) and amazing to see him so close! His encore was out of this world and nearly made me burst into tears (in a good way). The Albert Hall was packed and it was all so wonderful...
...And all that for 5 pounds?! Go the Proms!
[Edit:] Bruckner 7 is now my all-time favourite after hearing the Berlin Phil thrash it out last night.. Whoa, the energy!
Having said that I was prepared to queue all day to see Lang Lang. He was absolutely phenomenal. Such a compelling performance (I completely forgot my legs were sore from standing all day) and amazing to see him so close! His encore was out of this world and nearly made me burst into tears (in a good way). The Albert Hall was packed and it was all so wonderful...
...And all that for 5 pounds?! Go the Proms!
[Edit:] Bruckner 7 is now my all-time favourite after hearing the Berlin Phil thrash it out last night.. Whoa, the energy!