Sunday, March 23, 2008

2008.3.22. Seattle Symphony and Choir perform Bach's Mass in B minor.
    Gerard Schwarz, conductor
    Sarah Coburn, soprano
    Mary Phillips, mezzo-soprano
    Stanford Olsen, tenor
    Charles Robert Austin, bass
Quite a bit of solo, and voice solo accompanied by one instrument. I like the choir part better. 100 voices. Small orchestra, maybe 1/3.

2008.3.23. Lawrence of Arabia at Cinerama. 70mm film. Large screen. It needs a bit of restoration. Sound seems harsh compared with the new releases. An excellent movie to revisit, nonetheless.