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Old 12-05-2012, 12:01   #51
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Elba - don't know much about it - makes me think of Napoleon
They say he didn't know his Madras from his Elba.
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Old 12-05-2012, 13:11   #52
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Must admit I fast forwarded through a lot of this to get to the performances at the end.
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Old 12-05-2012, 15:36   #53
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Whenever I've seen conductors conducting opera they have their backs to the stage, so how they can cue the singers and be in time with any of the actions on stage beats me .
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Old 12-05-2012, 18:46   #54
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Whenever I've seen conductors conducting opera they have their backs to the stage, so how they can cue the singers and be in time with any of the actions on stage beats me .


Huh? I've seen live opera hundreds of times and never once seen the conductor with his back to the stage.
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Old 12-05-2012, 20:40   #55
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Huh? I've seen live opera hundreds of times and never once seen the conductor with his back to the stage.
I was under the misapprehension the conductor had his back to the stage and only had to worry about the music . Since watching this year's Maestro I see he has a lot more to do and as this clip from the ROH shows is facing the stage. I think Antonio Pappano as well as being an excellent conductor is a great communicator.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Mv_6YFdRU
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Old 18-05-2012, 21:04   #56
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Old 18-05-2012, 21:26   #57
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Just me then!

I'm glad Craig won, he's so "into" the opera, it's grand to see
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Old 18-05-2012, 21:26   #58
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Old 18-05-2012, 21:27   #59
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I was expecting Marcus to go through based on the comments about how he knew the piece so well!
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Old 18-05-2012, 21:30   #60
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Hello my friend! Are you watching tonight?
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Old 18-05-2012, 21:35   #61
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Hello my friend! Are you watching tonight?
Yes I am. Although I said it was all going over my head I want to see it through to the end and I do love La Boheme. I'm also pleased to see Craig through to the final.

I once went to see an opera at the Royal Opera House - it's so beautiful.
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Old 18-05-2012, 21:38   #62
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I was expecting Marcus to go through based on the comments about how he knew the piece so well!
I think Craig went through based on his passion

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Yes I am. Although I said it was all going over my head I want to see it through to the end and I do love La Boheme. I'm also pleased to see Craig through to the final.

I once went to see an opera at the Royal Opera House - it's so beautiful.
I really have never thought how difficult the conductor's job is. So many people to control, as well as the orchestra and the children. He's got to be on top of it all!
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Old 18-05-2012, 21:50   #63
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What happened to his red jacket?
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Old 18-05-2012, 21:57   #64
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This is such a beautiful opera

And Craig is doing absolutely brilliantly
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Old 18-05-2012, 22:01   #65
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Oh bless him, his hand was shaking.
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Old 18-05-2012, 22:02   #66
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I totally adored that programme, well done BBC again

I love Craig Revel Horwood even more now than I did before!
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Old 18-05-2012, 22:03   #67
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That was impressive.
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Old 18-05-2012, 22:03   #68
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I'm going to watch more on the red button

Well done Craig. That was magnificent.
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Old 18-05-2012, 22:14   #69
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I thought that was interesting and gave me some insight into how hard it really must be to conduct.
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Old 19-05-2012, 22:37   #70
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Great programme,and great final, though I'd be in the more episodes camp as well.

What was the music (background) that kicks in at around 7:50 on the iPlayer as they are introducing Florence after Craig packs his suitcase?

Thanks in advance. It seems very rousing and joyous.
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Old 19-05-2012, 23:04   #71
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Great programme,and great final, though I'd be in the more episodes camp as well.
Agreed even though I had to watch on iPlayer as my box didn't record for the second time in a series of just three

More episodes would have been good as I could have failed to record even more!
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Old 19-05-2012, 23:06   #72
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Can you help with my music question Gneiss?
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Old 19-05-2012, 23:51   #73
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Can you help with my music question Gneiss?
I thought it was from Turandot but I'm afraid I couldn't place it, and I know I'm going to kick myself when someone does but I'm going to have to ask on another forum...

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This is such a beautiful opera
Absolutely...

And a great "first opera" for any opera virgins out there...

There's even a wonderful film version on DVD, it's available on Love Film too so no excuses http://www.amazon.co.uk/La-Boheme-Th.../dp/B001RE9HG6

A little clip... "My name is Mimi..." where Mimi is telling Rodolfo about herself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0xx-OA9mJE
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Old 20-05-2012, 11:19   #74
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I totally adored that programme, well done BBC again

I love Craig Revel Horwood even more now than I did before!
He's my crush now panda
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Old 21-05-2012, 20:26   #75
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I thought it was from Turandot but I'm afraid I couldn't place it, and I know I'm going to kick myself when someone does but I'm going to have to ask on another forum...
No luck so far, but it didn't occur to me that iPlayer doesn't work outside the UK...
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