DianaBorodin and Dr. Who?
March 3rd 2008 04:00
Such an ancient, dusty setting for music composed in the steppes of Russia or at the height of French impressionism. Nontheless Borodin and Debussy held their own against a background of fading apricot sun, strange and luscious lengthening shadows and a pond filled with wild ducks. Children romped, dogs barked and the audience huddled together in the park. The orchestra, superbly supported by excellent sound and lighting, performed stunningly (well, Stonningly, it was after all Stonnington!), whisking through their various pieces with aplomb. Down the back tall trees bristled with climbing kids while shrieks could be heard in games of hide and seek.
My own children, artisitic and sensitive little darlings, spent their time skipping in and out of the rows of 'Royal Flush' portaloos, (tardis) ably assisted by a 'sonic' purchased that day in Toys' r Us. (Dr Who fans will know what they mean) and reported the best piece as the loud drumming in 'Lord of the Rings' cos it matched their game! (lovely). Oh, they did pause long enough to clock the theme song from 'The Lone Ranger'.
Don't you think though that if a concert is outside and in a relaxed setting it is OK for kids to run around, for people to chat a bit, for babies to cry or dogs to bark? Some people got really upset at all the noise and constantly reprimanded my friend's family group, which in turn upset her and her kids so she couldn't relax and enjoy the music properly.
When can you take noisy and lively children, if not to that sort of concert? She is a violinist herself unable to get out and perform as much due to her very young children. It did all seem a bit of a shame and put a dampener on the evening.
Still, the kids all had a great time regardless. They tore around in the dark, chewing on pancakes, climbing trees and wading in the pool while serenaded by Tchaikovsky: what more could you want on a Saturday night?
My own children, artisitic and sensitive little darlings, spent their time skipping in and out of the rows of 'Royal Flush' portaloos, (tardis) ably assisted by a 'sonic' purchased that day in Toys' r Us. (Dr Who fans will know what they mean) and reported the best piece as the loud drumming in 'Lord of the Rings' cos it matched their game! (lovely). Oh, they did pause long enough to clock the theme song from 'The Lone Ranger'.
Don't you think though that if a concert is outside and in a relaxed setting it is OK for kids to run around, for people to chat a bit, for babies to cry or dogs to bark? Some people got really upset at all the noise and constantly reprimanded my friend's family group, which in turn upset her and her kids so she couldn't relax and enjoy the music properly.
When can you take noisy and lively children, if not to that sort of concert? She is a violinist herself unable to get out and perform as much due to her very young children. It did all seem a bit of a shame and put a dampener on the evening.
Still, the kids all had a great time regardless. They tore around in the dark, chewing on pancakes, climbing trees and wading in the pool while serenaded by Tchaikovsky: what more could you want on a Saturday night?
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