Going to a Night of the Proms show soon?
| Perhaps it will be your first NOTP show, but it won’t be the first for Robert Groslot! In 1987 he participated twice as piano player (laureate of the Queen Elisabeth competition) but since 1991 he’s conducting nonstop Il Novecento. On the 4th of November, he will be on stage for the 750th time and during the (private) show of the 6th of November, he and Il Novecento will play their 750th show! Congratulations Maesto and Il Novecento! |
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| The choir Fine Fleur will sing their 700th show on the 2nd of December in Ertfurt (Germany)! Well done Fine Fleur! | |
| For the rest, we recieved an email from Karen: | |
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Hi NOTPfan, The combination of classical music with modern artists is unique to me. How can best I prepare myself for the classical part? Besides, I really like your website and visit it at least once a week! With kind regards, |
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Well dear Karen, thanks for your message; here are our tips. Best is to start reading our preview of the show in Antwerp, Rotterdam and Germany. Look and listen to the video’s on our history page as well. Then use a few yoga exercises to come back to complete relaxation and study some of the works of composers like Franz von Suppé, but also read the poetry of Pushkin and get to know Glinka and Leroy Anderson. The operas Norma, The Magical Flute, Carmen and La Traviata can no longer be unknown to you. Familiarize yourself with the works of Francesco Sartori and Lucio Quarantotto, which have been played often before during the NOTP shows. And finally, look (but even more, listen) again to the Disney movie The Lion King. |
| Further, we also got a message from Dirk. | |
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Dear NOTPfan, Do you also know which will be the surprise acts in Antwerp? And a big bravo with your website! |
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| Dear Dirk. Yes! And thank you! | |
| Finally, there is the question of one ‘J’: | |
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Sincere NOTPfan, How long does the show last; and when is the best time to arrive? J. |
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| Well ‘J’, the shows normally last for about 3 hours to 3hours and 15 minutes (break included). In Antwerp, we can suggest to be on time since Disco bar A Moeder will start setting the mood from 19h30. And also take a look to all the new items in the Sportpaleis as the brand new video wall on the balcony! | |
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