Magical Evening!
by BC girl on 2019-06-24Orpheum Theatre - VancouverWonderful concert! Beautiful venue and acoustics were exceptional. Didn’t want it to end. What magical music!
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Wonderful concert! Beautiful venue and acoustics were exceptional. Didn’t want it to end. What magical music!
Finally, after a couple of years listening to Ludovico Einaudi, I've got a chance to catch his concert and where it is more beautiful than Orpheum Theatre Vancouver! The combination of the piano with violin and cello was fantastic in recent works, and playing of my always favorite "Nuvole Bianche" made an unforgettable night for me!
From the minute that Ludovico came on stage with the violinist and cellist there was a command of the stage. Not a word was spoken by the artists at any time and it added to the magic of the music. Not only was the music magnificent but in its complex simplicity it was transforming and magical.
His performance and music evoke such a personal experience for every individual that it is short of magical.
Really enjoyed the concert. The only negatives would be that some of the attendees lacked the etiquette. Cell phones ringing,coughing, taking pictures with flash ect.
Though I prefer smaller venues of his past shows compared to gaguntum that is Toronto's Sony Centre, the sold out crowd was a testament to the reach of his genius and the demand for such musical style. Live music always sounds better than the album or on-air. And to witness your favourite living composer live is nothing short of magical. There are melodies linked to people and memories in my life and this night so many moments flashed before my eyes. I smiled, I cried. I pondered abot music's beautiful ability to cross human boundaries and tensions without uttering a single word. Thank you Ludo!
This is my third show and I still thoroughly enjoyed it!
Terrible. Didn’t play any pieces I am familiar with. Didn’t introduce himself or interact in any way with the audience.
Simply amazing! Einaudi has such a way of conveying emotions through his music. A stunning display of unparalleled performance.
I kept pinching myself that I was actually seeing this amazing man and his musicians, live! Despite getting last minute seats towards the back, the view was still very good and we found the venue and sound quality excellent. I purchased a best of CD in the lobby and have been reliving the concert ever since. One of the best concerts of its kind that I have ever attended!
The show began with my favourite song “Petricor” and set an amazing precedent for the rest of the night. I just wish the show was longer. It was roughly 1 hour and 45 min long (no intermission) which was great, but some more classic songs would’ve been highly appreciated. I was really hoping to hear “Divenire” or “Primavera”. Overall the concert was outstanding - it was the first show in my life where the live music sounded much much better than the recorded track. The piano and violin were so crisp, clean, and enjoyable and the acoustics of the venue were 10/10.
This was our first and last time we will be attending his concerts.
loved him, the music, the mood, the visuals. loved the way he made instrumental music come alive, especially with the piano. would have loved it more if his piano didn't seem drowned out at times.
the concert was a total ripoff for the paid price. It was so primitive way for the famous musician/composer to perform his music. The comment of the other guy who was sitting behind me was so true - "the torture with music". It's not worth the lost time and money.
Einaudi came to Toronto, Massey Hall in October 2017, promoting his new album and I enjoyed the concert then. The July 2018 concert at the Sony Centre was exactly the same as the concert in October...but more expensive and my seat was farther away. The set list was pretty much the same, the slide show the same, the whole setup THE SAME. Kind of a waste of money.
No talking, no looking just gets on stage and plays piano for an hour. Doesn’t play all the greatest hits. You could prob get the same experience pumping up the album at home with a drink.
This was one of the best concerts I have ever attended. Ludovico and his musicians are masters.
The concert itself wasn’t bad. I’ve seen it before at Massey Hall and it was amazing there. This Venu was too large and seats way too cramped. Hard to hear the lighter notes. Disappointed he didn’t play I’ll Giorni.
Absolutely incredible. Not to be missed! If you’re debating...just go.
Amazing show. Ludovico played for 2-hours of non-stop and weaved his melodies throughout, incorporating his unique ensemble and new musical elements.