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scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

I have pointed out before that Bahrain is an oasis of cultural enlightenment. Verdi's Requiem is being performed here in mid-May.

Can we expect busloads of the Great Unwashed from Saudi to show up ?
Well I for one shall be there - in my tuxedo !

Albulbul · Joined: 08 Feb 2003 Posts: 364

Seems to me that there is total lack of interest in all this high culture. People posting here are not into difficult things like Verdi and Bach. They want something more vulgar and populist.

And don't expect them to know about Literature. They are, after all, only English teachers !

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

Details please

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

New date - 2 June.

Tickets are free.

Sheikh Inal Ovar · Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Posts: 1208 Location: Melo Drama School

Plane tickets is that ..

Now there's an interesting piece of text ...

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Plane tickets are extra. I was referring to the Concert on 2 June in Bahrain. Verdi's Requiem.

pm me for time and location. (SECRET - to keep the bearded Salafists at bay.)

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Still on for the 2 June. Timing is slightly different.

PM me for details.

Henry_Cowell · Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 3352 Location: Berkeley

Verdi didn't write it for his own death. It's the Manzoni Requiem, by Verdi. Wink

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Of course. How remiss of me !

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

My comment on the 'Requiem for Manzoni' by Giuseppe Verdi ? Similar to the comment of the Emperor to Wolfie, 'Too many notes, Mr Mozart !'

Alas, Mr Verdi is no longer alive to hear my criticism.

Henry_Cowell · Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 3352 Location: Berkeley

The work is one of the world's masterpieces, Mr Scot. I would gladly travel thousands of miles to hear an accomplished performance.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

The concert was well-attended. No shortage of culture vultures in Bahrain.
I stayed until the end but think I prefer Wagner. Will we have the 'Ring Cycle' in Bahrain ?

Next event on the horizon is the International Music Festival just after Ramadan. Watch this space. Closely.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Watch out for the International Music Festival. Rumour is that it is shortly after the Eid Holiday.

Watch this space - and don't tell the bearded ones !

My guess is the end of October, beginning of November.

Henry_Cowell · Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 3352 Location: Berkeley

But I have a beard!! Does this mean I won't receive the information??

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Henry I will examine you to determine that you are a communicant member of the Church of England. I trust that you know your 39 Articles !