Fiori Musicali Evocation

 Dot and I had a wonderful experience a few days ago. We went to a new and mind-blowing musical event of a kind I'd never previously seen. It was brilliant and I'd recommend its adoption where possible.

Basically, it was about celebrating beautiful artworks in Armidale's wonerful art gallery. And the music was songs about various art-works. However, the songs were - I gather - written specifically for this occasion. And the songs were delivered by Armidale's Fiori Musicali which on this occasion comprised 6 sopranos, 6 Altos, 6 tenors, and 5 basses. The conductor was Inga Brasche and the choir was aided by a pianist, a cello, and an oboe.

The first two pictures below show the room at NERAM where the event was held. They were taken as the enthusiastic crowd assembled. 

And here's Fiori Musicali at the beginning of the performance.

And here are some of NERAM's lovely pictures that were subjected to song. Each was, in turn, illuminated as shown here.

I've rarely such an enthused audience. But the occasion was highly innovative, beautiful, well-delivered, and merged differing art-forms. I'm hoping for another such performance in the near future. Armidale may only have 25,000 people, but many are creative and innovative. It offer a lovely life-style.

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