03-28-2026, 12:03 AM
We were both mourning the loss of Tassajara Zendo and grappling with taxes all day so we took a break to catch the symphony rehearsal downtown. They’re doing Amadeus in cahoots with the Cabrillo choir and Santa Cruz Shakespeare. Live actors do scenes from the movie as the orchestra & choir do the music. It was grand. Amadeus is one of my all time fav films. I don’t know how many times I’ve watched it. I’ve even seen a live theatrical play from San Jose Rep. As a mediocre writer, Salieri resonates. Seeing it with a live orchestra is the way to go. Highlights of some of the most beautiful symphonic pieces ever. Tempted to get tix but we can’t swing thst right now with our taxes and Yuki’s med schedule. But at least we got a taste. And the rehearsal was packed, almost as full as a real concert. We remember when we first started attending rehearsals and there was like 2 dozen people there. But still, it’s free orchestral music - how can we resist?
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