How like an Angel

How Like An Angel was an experience of magic. As Circa and polyphonic vocal masters I Fagiolini join sides. With amazing acrobatics, mixed with centuries of sacred music. 

This performance drew you deeper and deeper as it progressed. It was almost dream like, physically daring and beautiful sound.

 It was in the Winthrop Hall at UWA. The stage was long and rectangular. Seats were on either side up the back near the organ and on a balcony. 


The lighting was simple and a smoke machine was used. The Angels were presented in white. 


Throughout the performance, many acrobatic tricks were performed. Wether it was a strong guy lifting or a tiny girl lifting. 


I believe the performance lacked a narrative. A fusing theme too lead the experience beyond admiration of the talent and ingenuity on show to a place where angels tread.

Overall it was an amazing performance however I would of wanted to see just the acrobats and less singing, it almost overpowered. Great performance!!!

A Magic Flute

A Magic Flute was originally an opera with Mozart's music. This was Peter Brooks versions of it.The music first begins as delicate and tender then turns into playful and humorous.The pianist fills the stage with new energy humanity and colour. The story line follows the music seamlessly.

The set of the Performance was very minimalist. Because it was in the octagon it didn't matter where you sat it was all easy to sea. The sets consisted of bamboo sticks stuck to metal plates. This made it very easy to move them around. They used the Bamboo sticks to create cages, bushes etc. Peter Brook combined the traditional opera of The Magic Flute and the modern use of lighting, staging, and costumes.

Surtitles (above the stage) are used because the whole play is in German and French.

This was a difficult play to watch however it was really interesting how Peter Brook used only the piano and singers to show how there doesn't have to be huge props, costumes and lighting to portray Mozart's amazing talent.