La Cage - Brahms Requiem Trip

[Gaybutton]

Message from Mike:

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Although a bit short notice you may like to know that Mikes Bar La Cage will be running a minibus to the first ever performance of Brahms German Requiem at the Assumption Cathedral, Bangkok, on Thursday 3rd. September. Limited seats available so please contact mike as soon as possible. Full details attached.

[Guest fountainhall]

I guess this puts me in the 'spoilsport' category, but the Brahms Requiem without a large Brahms-style orchestra is surely something of a damp squib. OK, I'm waiting for the brickbats

[dapitt]

OK, I'm waiting for the brickbats

Consider one thrown!

 

I would think one would revel in the opportunity as presented, rather than muse "well, if only they had....."

Tsk, tsk.....

[Guest fountainhall]

Brickbat accepted! But the Requiem is a very complex, often symphonic piece with all sorts of subtleties in the orchestration that are all but completely lost in the 2-piano version. This was primarily arranged for places with excellent choirs but no symphony orchestra. Bangkok has 3 good symphony orchestras now. It's a little bit like presenting Wagner's Ring cycle with piano accompaniment - and even the Bangkok Opera uses a large orchestra for its cycle.

[dapitt]

But the Requiem is a very complex......

I understand the point. I am a professional musician -- a conductor. My point remains: It might be nice to just accept opportunities as they are presented, for the intrinsic value of each.

[Guest lvdkeyes]

I second that. Best to just appreciate it for what it is and not compare.

[Guest fountainhall]

I defer to the voice of experience and the points made on this thread. I wish all who attend a most enjoyable and stimulating performance.