A review by our social media coordinator Sam.
MSO Plays The Russians @ Sidney Myer Music Bowl
And let me tell you, people were Russian to get a place on the grass. I arrived at 4:45pm. My friends were late – “walking slowly we sweaty’ – but they redeemed themselves. I’m talkin’ cheeses, wines, breads, fruits, QUINCE PASTE.
It was a hella hot arvo, but turned into an ace Melbourne night. The sea of people was getting bigger, and bigger, and the night was close to kickin off. Now, disclaimer: classical music is not my forte (side note, I’ve just found out that forte is some sort of musical word…), I’m more of a Delta G kind of guy. I was out of my depth. I didn’t even know how to pronounce Tchaikovsky, and to be perfectly frank, I still don’t. But that don’t matter, gurl.
The music began. Personal space was no longer an issue. We, as the audience, were one. ONE BEING.
Interval came and went, timed perfectly with the sunset. The bats began to fly overhead, the city skyline was practically on top of us, and the music began to play. At this point of the night my wine and cheese buzz was starting to wear off. I lay on the grass, became one with a mosquito and watched the stars come out while the Orchestra played Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty. A stunning piece accompanied by a stunning view; suddenly I felt as though I was the only person there. SPOILER: tho I wasn’t ‘cos the gal pals next to me kept talking about what constitutes as being a sex slave #MELBOURNEHOOKERS
IT WAS FUN. MSO have an event on this Friday/Saturday. YOU SHOULD GO AND SEE THE DINOSAURS #JurassicPark
