Recently a colleague, Tara shared a great idea with me. Tara once had a list of 100 things to do in a year then marked them off when they were done. I have suddenly found myself with some extra time on my hands and have decided to dedicate the next year to doing stuff and blogging about it. I figure if I'm to get through 100 things in a year that equals 2 things per week. This is the end of week one.
#8 - Go to a piano concert
Les Freres - Tuesday 15th March - Old Museum, Brisbane
Two brothers from Japan, one piano, four hands. Before the show I was expecting these chaps to be prodigies, virtuosos, freakishly excellent at their chosen instrument and I was not disappointed. Before the show, in light of recent devastating natural disasters both here in Queensland and in Japan the auditorium acknowledged one minute's silence as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives and their families.
Inbetween original compositions brothers Moriya and Keito Saito were engaging and endearing. Clearly the audience wanted to know more about them than the brochure let on. The banter during the performances of Samurai Funky and Boogie Woogie Improvisation satisfied the curiosity of listeners and gave an insight to their individual personalities and family dynamics.
Eagle, Flower Dance and a composition for kids aptly called For Kids showcased the diversity of their musicianship and skills as composers covering melodic piano ballads and energetic, mainstream blues and boogie rhythms.
The evening had special meaning as it was the first time in about 9 years that I saw my dear friend Lisa from primary school. Lisa made a special trip from northern New South Wales to Brisbane for the concert and it was an evening to reminisce and catch up over some astounding talent on the piano, against the backdrop of the grand Old Queensland Museum whilst ticking off one of my 100 list!
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