Monday, February 22, 2016

The reviews are good

I am told, that reviews have been very good after the first 2 shows of TURANDOT in Seoul, with Dong Ha as heroic Prince Khalaf,  on Feb. 17, and Feb 19th, 2016. The reviewers said good words about his acting, and especially about his singing skills. Compared to Daegu show, certain things have been changed, like the costumes and hairdos of the supporting characters. Some things were added, like a duet of Prince Khalaf and Turandot, which made me quite happy. From the video clips, I could tell that the orchestra is playing in a different way, than the Daegu orchestra. The sound of the Seoul orchestra is more sharp - I wonder if  it is because different instruments are in the forefront? The effect is louder, bolder music with a touch of sharpness. Maybe more dramatic.It's just my personal taste - but I liked the sound of Daegu orchestra more, because it was more suppressed, and more mellow. It was more suitable for the "underwater kingdom", where the story takes place.
 









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This duet is very good. It seems that Turandot is already falling for the prince, but they are still fighting against each other. They will overcome their difficulty. Prince Khalaf  is very strong and decisive, trying to convince her about something, probably about her being wrong to be so icy cold. He is forceful, but not brutal. He is much stronger than Turandot, and he will be the leader in their relationship. She will follow, out of love.
That's what my understanding of this duet is.                                                                                                                  @@@
There are many pictures after the show, at curtain call, and also during press interviews.
Here is one comment from a fan:
"it's funny how jdh transforms from being majestic to being a cutie after the show ends"

 
                                                         

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