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Classical orchestra on an alternative stage
Classical orchestra on an alternative stage

To go into discussions over the advantages and achievements of Belarusian classical performers is definitely out of place: a lot of ink has been spilled about it both domestically and abroad. Indeed, the Belarusian classical school is a well-known brand lauded worldwide. The orchestra of the National Academic Opera Theatre is twice as famous. This spectacular reputation is why the new creation of the French composers has been first performed in front of the Belarusian public. The music festival organised by the French Embassy in Minsk served as an excuse this time.
For over 20 years the French have been enthusiastically celebrated the summer solstice and promoted their elegant initiative around the world: this year music acts hit over 100 countries to mark the above natural phenomenon. In my opinion, the festival in Belarus was especially vivid. French composers Bruno Letort and Jean-Michel Herve, who must have fallen for Belarus during their previous visits, wrote the symphony especially for “20,000 Leagues under the Sea” directed by Stuart Patton and suggested that the just-born score be performed by the orchestra of the Belarusian opera. The mixture had an unbelievable number of ingredients comparable to a French cuisine chef-d’oeuvre. Not a long time ago France marked the 100th anniversary of the death of Jules Verne, the classic of the French national literature. His literary work has made the basis of the project. The film by Stuart Patton was a shock when it was out in 1916, as it featured underwater shoot and had an enormous budget of $200,000… Though costs and expenses were not what the Belarusian public was focused on at that invitation-only opening night. Just imagine: black and white frames of the mute film follow each other onscreen, while the symphonic orchestra is onstage performing beautiful music that mingles with the candle light foiled by the wash of the sea… A specialty for music gourmands.
Recently, the orchestra of the theatre, this time along with the choir and leading soloists, presented music cognoscenti with yet another charity action. They arranged a night concert near the Castle of Mir that gathered scores of listeners. As far as I can judge, the musicians were no less happy and satisfied with playing pieces of Chaikovsky and Musorgsky on site as was the public.
Understandably, the royalties are very important for any performer, but the creativity, high spirit, the admiration of the public and the feeling of being on the art peak are far more important.

Irina Zavadskaya
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