2010.11.27. Seattle Men's Chorus' holiday concert

Seattle Men's Chorus. Funny as usually. I especially liked the openning number "Noel", and the "12 days of Christmas" by Captain Smarty Pants. Again "Silent Night" in signs. The special guest was Kelli O’Hara. Great acting and rendition, nice dresses. Her voice is a bit harsh in high pitch. Her encore song of a country singer going to opera is hilarious.

2010.11.14. Stomp

Stomp at Paramount Theatre. Short (~95 min, no intermission), energetic, fun. Well choreographed. I like the small tube and the lighter pieces. The opening number with broom stick is nicely done too. Not as loud as I dreaded.

2010.11.11. Seattle Symphony plays Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1

Conducted by Pablo Heras-Casado:

Liszt: Mephisto Waltz No. 1 
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 44 
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 2

Liszt's piece is enjoyable. Prokofiev isn't too bad. The first 3 movements all ended in a low and unresolved note, the final one was loud and high. One audience member was waving his arms and legs in excitement.
Tchaikovsky's piano concerto #1 used to be my favorite music piece. It certainly is still wonderful. A genius of melody. Stephen Hough on piano. Very strong, good at tempo. A bit disconnected with the orchestra at times (conductor's fault? or pianist's?). Heck, I'm no expert, could be wrong.

2010.11.5. Pacific Northwest Ballet performs Twyla Tharp

PNB performs 3 works by Twyla Tharp:

• Opus 111
  music: Johannes Brahms, String Quintet No. 2 in G major, Op. 111, 1890
• Afternoon Ball
  music: Vladimir Martynov: Autumn Ball of the Elves, 1994
• Waterbaby Bagatelles

Nice costumes (Mark Zappone). I really enjoyed Afternoon Ball. Great acting, well placed contrasting choreography. Waterbaby Bagatelles is supposed to be funny, but isn't.