Saturday, 13 June 2020

First Concert



A few days ago, I went to my first concert since the beginning of corona lockdown. Provided distancing regulations can be met, Frankfurt now permits events with up to 100 people attending. In its hall of 1370 seats, the Frankfurt opera company organises such concerts, for which it is now allowed to sell 100 tickets.

Finally, the opportunity to go to a live concert again – It was a moving evening. The restrictions probably made it even more moving.

Frankfurt’s wonderful opera studio, members of the younger generation of soloists who get to start their professional lives at the Frankfurt Opera, accompanied by a pianist delivered an unforgettable evening. The final piece, an aria from Il Seraglio was even accompanied by an ensemble of a cellist, violinist, flautist, oboist, and pianist. Their sound was so rich that for a moment one forgot that there were only five of them and not a small orchestra. I am not normally a fan of a potpourri of arias – but this was just wonderful.

Having three free seats to the left and to the right and no one directly in front, is something I could get used to...





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