More Music on Wednesday and Thursday

On Wednesday, the UCLA Extension class on Puccini was all about La Boheme my favorite opera.  We enjoyed 2 and a half hours of learning about this opera and viewing a DVD with Pavarotti playing Rudolfo and Scotti playing Mimi....neither looking like starving artists in Paris but singing up a storm to this beautiful music.

On Thursday I was back to the L.A. Phil for a Beethoven night conducted by Dudamel.  It began with an overture to "The Ruins of Rome" followed by Leif Ove Andsnes, Norwegian Pianist, playing the the 2nd piano concerto with the orchestra.  After intermission Andsnes was back to play the 4th piano concerto.  He was very well applauded so came out and played an encore.  It was another great night at Disney Hall with Gustavo and friends.

Norwegian Leif Ove Andsnes (He played the piano without the fish)