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#1

The Diner / Re: Shakespeare

Last post by SimonNZ - Today at 06:28:13 PM

Isn't he kind of old for the role?

Older than his mother, even.

(checking: yup, 18 years older than Jenny Seagrove playing Gertrude)

But its an interesting idea because suspending disbelief is all just a question of degrees.

#2

The Diner / Re: Shakespeare

Last post by San Antone - Today at 06:26:31 PM

Learning only now that there was a film of Hamlet starring Ian McKellen...as Hamlet.

Isn't he kind of old for the role?

#3

The Diner / Re: Shakespeare

Last post by SimonNZ - Today at 06:23:45 PM

Learning only now that there was a film of Hamlet starring Ian McKellen...as Hamlet.

And that it screened for only one night in UK cinemas - last Feb 27. And seemingly isn't going to get a one-off screening out here.

This is frustrating and absurd - I kinda-but-not-really get the National Theatre one-offs, but couldn't a McKellen Hamlet have justified a wider release and made some money?

*sigh*

#4

Composer Discussion / Re: Jewish Composers

Last post by Roy Bland - Today at 06:18:43 PM

Moshe Zorman 's Cantata "Night of Songs",based on 3 songs by Israeli singer-song writer  Hanan Yovel. Moshe Zorman conducting the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and the Oratorio Chorus. Soloists: Hanan Yovel, Israel Gurion; Yossi Huri, Ori Harpaz.

#5

Great Recordings and Reviews / Re: Music with Arabic Scale/In...

Last post by Roy Bland - Today at 06:13:38 PM

The Music Authority organized a concert at the Hall du Chatelet in the French capital, Paris, under the name "Masterpieces of Saudi Music," with the participation of the Saudi National Band, the Choir, and the French Philharmonic Orchestra.

#6

The Diner / Re: Last Movie You Watched

Last post by T. D. - Today at 06:12:20 PM

The Zone of Interest is a 2023 historical drama film written and directed by Jonathan Glazer, co-produced among the United Kingdom, the United States, and Poland. Loosely based on the 2014 novel by Martin Amis, the film focuses on the life of Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig, who live with their family in a home in the "Zone of Interest" next to the concentration camp. Christian Friedel stars as Rudolf Höss alongside Sandra Hüller as Hedwig Höss.

[Rodrigo: Concierto como un divertimento, for cello and orchestra]

#7

General Classical Music Discussion / Re: What are you listening 2 n...

Last post by Symphonic Addict - Today at 06:09:52 PM

Rodrigo: Concierto como un divertimento, for cello and orchestra

Some works by Rodrigo possess certain naivety that makes the music sound light and unpretentious. This is a charming work with some nice orchestration.

#8

The Diner / Re: What are you currently rea...

Last post by vers la flamme - Today at 06:08:52 PM

Proust. Swann's Way. Journey through À la recherche du temps perdu, finally started.

I appreciate that this is a huge, descriptive work, so I'm buckled up for the entire ride. Having said that, the initial 200pp are dreadfully tedious.

I'm planning on reading this soon. Hope you find it less tedious as it goes on.

#9

General Classical Music Discussion / Re: What are you listening 2 n...

Last post by Karl Henning - Today at 05:57:32 PM

A classic in my country!

Well, at least they get some exercise!

#10

General Classical Music Discussion / Re: What are you listening 2 n...

Last post by Brian - Today at 05:28:01 PM

Speaking of which, I think my wine bottle is properly chilled now, time to fetch it