Ung Concert

I have never been a big fan of modern music, but my voice teacher Kathleen was giving a concert with the Southwest Chamber Music this weekend and was able to get a comp for me. Of course, once you ask for, and successfully receive a comp, then etiquette says you must go to the show. I hate it when people get comps and then flake out. Big faux pas in my book. Second half of the concert was the premiere of "Aura" a work by Cambodian composer Chinary Ung. I have to say I thought it was really neat. He makes the singers play percussion, and make the instrumentalists sing, speak, hum, whistle. The effect was really really cool! And rather difficult I might add, for doing just one thing is difficult enough.

So far this year I have been making a good effort to see shows. Living in LA with a student ID, I have finally decided that I should take advantage of the many opportunities around town. So far I have seen "The Importance of Being Earnest" and "Madama Butterfly." Next week I go to "The Cherry Orchard", and 3/17 I go see "Swan Lake." Plus whaterver other operas that might come on sale at the last minute. Takes a lot of time, but is good fun.

And I signed up for "La Traviata." Rehearsals probably start in early July, I'm sure more details will come.