Watched The Phantom of the Opera @ The Esplanade on 22 April with Wei. We bought the circle seats and the view was quite good. The play's been in production since 9 October 1986..Have heard of this infamous play since sec school days but no $ to watch then.. thought no kaki to watch with too. 1st time watch play with my sister heh..
The setting itself was an art masterpiece and everything else was simply enchanting in a gloomy ambience...Gold-sculptured stage fittings, the big and majestic chandelier hanging above the audience (it 'crashed towards the audience and landed on the stage as part of the act.. wonder if those sitting underneath dio cua haha), detailed and fine-looking costumes, well-crafted props and of course, the powerful voices of the actors and actresses.. Christine's crystal clear soprano, Raoul's soothing and manly voice and the Phantom's deep and booming singing which seems full of angst and darkness. The classic scene of the Phantom rowing the boat with Christine in it to his secret hideout - The Labyrinth Underground while singing "The Phantom of the Opera", with all the mist and candles was absolutely magical..really wonder what are the mechanics underneath it? How did the boat 'glide' across the stage?... No doubt, my favourite scene IS the Phantom singing "Music of the Night". Totally 陶醉 in that scene...
The other aspect that I took note of was the orchestra, especially the percussion. The conductor conjuring and coordinating the music and mood of the show, the drums, cymbals, timpani, even the occasional triangle, the symphony goin crescendo and decrescendo, pianissimo to fortissimo (these are basically the musical terms I can remember haha)..Spellbound. Really makes me miss those days in GVSS symphonic band heh..
Too bad we weren't allowed to take pictures. Only managed to take 1 sneakily, during the break that is.
The setting itself was an art masterpiece and everything else was simply enchanting in a gloomy ambience...Gold-sculptured stage fittings, the big and majestic chandelier hanging above the audience (it 'crashed towards the audience and landed on the stage as part of the act.. wonder if those sitting underneath dio cua haha), detailed and fine-looking costumes, well-crafted props and of course, the powerful voices of the actors and actresses.. Christine's crystal clear soprano, Raoul's soothing and manly voice and the Phantom's deep and booming singing which seems full of angst and darkness. The classic scene of the Phantom rowing the boat with Christine in it to his secret hideout - The Labyrinth Underground while singing "The Phantom of the Opera", with all the mist and candles was absolutely magical..really wonder what are the mechanics underneath it? How did the boat 'glide' across the stage?... No doubt, my favourite scene IS the Phantom singing "Music of the Night". Totally 陶醉 in that scene...
The other aspect that I took note of was the orchestra, especially the percussion. The conductor conjuring and coordinating the music and mood of the show, the drums, cymbals, timpani, even the occasional triangle, the symphony goin crescendo and decrescendo, pianissimo to fortissimo (these are basically the musical terms I can remember haha)..Spellbound. Really makes me miss those days in GVSS symphonic band heh..
Too bad we weren't allowed to take pictures. Only managed to take 1 sneakily, during the break that is.
The play is highly recommended... . I'll definitely watch it again the next round. Join me? =p
3 comments:
Mr Anything was here. =)
Xin Xin was here too =)
hei hei was here too..........
i want to watch phantom!!!!!!!!! =(
i havent even caught spidey.. =(
Japan is boring....but food is good... =)
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