Paris and the Théâtre des Champs Elysées

[trusty elf]

Last edited Sun Apr 22, 2012, 07:02 AM - Edit history (2)

Just returned from a two week stay in Paris, where we were performing a 17th century Italian opera called "La Didone". The weather was terrible most of the time, so I didn't take many pictures.

I did get a few shots of the Théâtre des Champs Elysées, the famous theater where, as the story goes, a riot broke out after the first performance of Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring".

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View from the stage

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View from the pit, with instruments

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A somewhat sad stage set

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La Place des Vosges

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Le Louvre at sunset

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[12AngryBorneoWildmen]

1. Appreciated

[Callalily]

2. These are amazing photos, and

you clearly captured the enormity of the concert hall.

My favorite photo is the third one with the viola (?) and mandolin (?). It gives that quiet intimacy that few see and feel.

[trusty elf]

4. Glad you like them, Callalily.

Actually, as halls go, it's not that enormous, though, at 1900 seats, it's big enough.

The instruments in the third shot are a double bass and a big, long-necked lute, called a "theorbo". The theorbo is what I play. This is a painting of a lady playing one.



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[trusty elf]

7. Here's a more complete shot of the theorbo.

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[Callalily]

9. Very nice photo!

I too truly enjoy taking photos of our students instruments . . . performances.

[Callalily]

8. *sigh* I only guessed at

the instrument selection, but clearly stand corrected.

Although you say at 1,900 capacity that you experience a small hall, ours is 1,448 (yes odd number), but proves to be a very intimate and most engaging space.

[Celebration]

3. first thread I have recommended today n/t

[trusty elf]

5. Thanks, Celebration!

I appreciate it!



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[bluedigger]

6. A beautiful theater!

I really like the sad set picture!

[Solly Mack]

10. Nice! Thank you!