June 16, 20188 yr Active Members Does anyone catch live or replayed theatre, opera, or dance at their local cinemas since this trend started taking off? Usually London, Paris, NY Met, Bolshoi Ballet sourced, etc. Today I took in RB's new production of Swan Lake with their prima, Argentinian Marianela Núñez doing Odette/Odile, and a brilliant young Russian the Prince. Here we call these economical filmhouse shows cinespectacles. I am fortunate to have two annual series, two local theatre conglomerates, within walking. Well, I was mesmerized. Three hours of sheer heaven. I tend to pass over the classics in favour of mixed repertoire, but I was blown away. And never before had I experienced today's awe regarding Tchaikovsky's orchestration genius. The Hungarian, Italian, Spanish, and Polish ballroom scene flourishes are amazing ... hell, the entire full score is fantastic. It is almost like being there. The little seminars during intervals are also a nice touch. Bravo, Brava ... not to be missed!
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