I appreciate the unusual amount of creative direction, choreography and practice that went into building this fast-shifting drama. I suspect that in 130 years of performances of "Patience" this is the first one where all the 35th Dragoon Guards both carry sabres and draw them. This creates a star setting for the outstanding voice of the Duke of Dunstable who is otherwise dismissed as a commonplace young man who is bored with toffee. There's plenty of innovative work on the small stage, including cheating at the raffle and the "horrific" attraction of all lovesick ladies (except one) to the new aesthetic poet Archibald.
I love the chase at the end! I always imagined that Grosvenor would try to run for his life, the women would scream and chase after him, and the dragoons would follow suit, sabres rattling.
Musically, and in terms of production values, a very strong performance. Efforts were clearly made over the pronunciation, too. I could take fairly major issue with the men's costuming, but it does not detract from the performance. Well done, GSVLOC!
Wonderful stuff! Congratulations to all involved.
I appreciate the unusual amount of creative direction, choreography and practice that went into building this fast-shifting drama. I suspect that in 130 years of performances of "Patience" this is the first one where all the 35th Dragoon Guards both carry sabres and draw them. This creates a star setting for the outstanding voice of the Duke of Dunstable who is otherwise dismissed as a commonplace young man who is bored with toffee. There's plenty of innovative work on the small stage, including cheating at the raffle and the "horrific" attraction of all lovesick ladies (except one) to the new aesthetic poet Archibald.
I love the chase at the end! I always imagined that Grosvenor would try to run for his life, the women would scream and chase after him, and the dragoons would follow suit, sabres rattling.
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Musically, and in terms of production values, a very strong performance. Efforts were clearly made over the pronunciation, too. I could take fairly major issue with the men's costuming, but it does not detract from the performance. Well done, GSVLOC!
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@Charles Latner The Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.