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| Goofing off at the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - Heinz Hall |
Enjoying the
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra show, “The Ultimate
Oscars,” was a great way to gear up for the Oscars.
I
love the glam of the Oscars with its “star power,” movie previews, and red
carpet dresses. The Oscar's larger than life
movies have familiar larger than life music themes written to be paired with a full orchestra and the Pittsburgh Symphony POPS featured some of best of these movie themes.
Refection
A year ago I discovered the interesting and diverse shows offered by
the Pittsburgh Symphony POPS (see
Day 101 Chris Bottie and Day 142 Sinatra and Beyond). These shows never seem to disappoint because you experience the full sound of
Pittsburgh’s first class symphony with a
twist such as a guest musician, vocalist, or with visual effects. "The Ultimate Oscars" featured the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Student
Chorale with the music from "Avitar", The "Lion King", and the " Titanic." There was also a guest violinist, Mark Huggins, playing the Theme
from Schindler’s List.
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| Italian colors brighten the stage for the Waltz from the Godfather |
I have seen most of the
movies that gave birth to the show's musical selections.
However, even if you did not see the movies, most of the music would still be familiar such as the Waltz from the Godfather, theme from Chariots of Fire and "Flying Theme" from E.T. Listening, I enjoyed my own personal flashbacks to what I loved about these movies and where I was when I saw them. The songs also prompted some reminiscing of the past with my friend of of over 30 years who enjoyed the show with me. These films are larger than life and perfect for the bold sound of a symphony orchestra , especially the finale- the Star Wars theme. It was a glam production!
However, even if you did not see the movies, most of the music would still be familiar such as the Waltz from the Godfather, theme from Chariots of Fire and "Flying Theme" from E.T. Listening, I enjoyed my own personal flashbacks to what I loved about these movies and where I was when I saw them. The songs also prompted some reminiscing of the past with my friend of of over 30 years who enjoyed the show with me. These films are larger than life and perfect for the bold sound of a symphony orchestra , especially the finale- the Star Wars theme. It was a glam production!
Spiritual Reflection
For the time will come when all the earth will be filled, as the waters fill the sea, with an awareness of the glory of the Lord (Habakku 2:14)
For the time will come when all the earth will be filled, as the waters fill the sea, with an awareness of the glory of the Lord (Habakku 2:14)
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