Musician Elias Faingersh plays us through a comedic crash course in finding operatic (and personal) meaning, as he recounts his decision to leave a coveted position at the Metropolitan Opera in this solo show. More…
This story is about the choices faced by most people — whether to pursue comfort and security or follow their dreams. Combining music, comedy and candor, this show is a peek into a composer’s mind.
Part of Soho Playhouse's 2018 Fringe Encore Series.
See it if you love trombone, but it's painfully over-amplified. Some fun opera discussion and melodies. Uses musical repeater for back-up.
Don't see it if you want truly funny patter (SOLO is lame) or dislike misogyny. Even 60mn is too long. Opens w off-putting song. Not esp'ly moving/inspiring
Also This show rubbed me the wrong way, but many in the audience enjoyed it... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see something new, fresh, original and inspiring. Plus you might just learn something about opera.
Don't see it if You don’t like original music or hearing about other people’s journeys in life.
See it if You have an interest in opera. You want a modern take on opera stories & a memoir from an orchestra musician. You want original music.
Don't see it if You prefer a more seasoned performer: while his stories were enjoyable to hear, his delivery is awkward. You have no interest in opera.
See it if you like opera classics remixed, modern day verbal & musical interpretations of ludicrous opera plots. Point of view of a pit defector.
Don't see it if dislike live looping, want more reverential fare. Has what I can only describe as a crazy-uncle-from-the-old-country sense of humor.
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See it if you'd enjoy a 1hr one-man quasi-comedic solo-trombone performance, done ala Ed Sheeran (lots of looping), w/some backstage Met stories.
Don't see it if you're a stickler for polished flowing delivery. Not a seasoned story-teller (feels more like a work-in-progress), but he IS entertaining.
See it if You are in the mood for a veeeery chill show. If you want to sit back and be lulled by some trombone and body percussion with a loop pedal.
Don't see it if You are looking for a one-man show with a strong thesis and structure. You dislike loop-based music. You dislike slightly misogynistic plays
Also "The ladies tend to fall asleep in act III." - Elias Faingersh... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see an opera for dummies tutorial. Helped a lot before I saw Carmen at the met. Also an interesting life story.
Don't see it if You do not like opera made fun of or are a purist.
See it if you enjoy solo shows from the Fringe; you favor small indie shows built on a personal narrative; you're a trombone fan who likes loud music
Don't see it if sexist, misogynistic humor offends you; if you'd prefer a more polished show or higher production values; if you don't care for solo shows
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See it if You like listening to solo trombone music both classic opera and mdoern interpretations.
Don't see it if You are looking to an interesting story into the different/unseen parts of the opera world. Also if you are passioante about opera.
See it if You enjoy people who follow their dreams.
Don't see it if You like strictly classical music.
See it if You love music, one person's story well told intrigues you, you like your comedy with a mix of pathos
Don't see it if You don't like one-man shows, you dislike music, you prefer conventional plot and dialogue
See it if You have a night to see something out - was interesting
Don't see it if You like musicals
See it if Want to hear a Russian Jewish trombonist performing good musical pieces with Russian-school naughty stage clowning. Something different.
Don't see it if Somebody brought an infant with them who practically was crying the whole time. No it's not O.K. to bother other people with your kids.
See it if ...you want to hear some inspiring music — brass coupled with electronic looping and soulful singing. Also, Elias is very personable.
Don't see it if ...you want a cohesive overall piece. This is too scattershot, though some of the sketches, one in particular, was edgy and hilarious.
Also He's got a beautiful, heartfelt tale of inner struggle to tell, but he... Read more Read less
See it if You like off the wall, clever, funny evening of music and story telling by a charming trombonist/raconteur.
Don't see it if You need your theatrical evenings to be driven by plot and characters
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