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[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 10/8/25 at 9:05am

It is indeed about 90 minutes (probably closer to 95, if we're splitting hairs).

I thought it was breathtaking, but I'd recommend avoiding the last couple of rows of the 200s and 400s. The orchestra is situated directly behind the last rows of those sections and drowned out some of the vocals.  (The musicians do sound fantastic, though.)

 

Updated On: 10/8/25 at 09:05 AM

[Sauja]

Posted: 10/8/25 at 12:23pm

WiCkEDrOcKS said: "It is indeed about 90 minutes (probably closer to 95, if we're splitting hairs).

I thought it was breathtaking, but I'd recommend avoiding the last couple ofrows of the 100s and 300s. The orchestra is situated directly behind the last rows of those sections and (while they do indeed sound fantastic) drowned out some of the vocals.

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Fully agreed. Think it started at 7:05-ish and wrapped just after 9:40. 

 

But, Wicked, I thiiiink it's the 200 and 400 sections that have the orchestra behind them. I was in D in the 400s, and the band was behind row E, and it looked like the same was true across the way, which looking at the map would have been the 200s. That said, in Row D of the 400s, the band's sound levels were only an issue for me at one specific moment. Otherwise, the sound was pretty great!

 

It's a stunning piece. I saw it at Ars Nova and followed along in the lyrics. This time, I let go and let it wash over me. The latter was my preferred experience. It's just so, so beautiful, musically.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 10/8/25 at 1:12pm

Sauja said: "WiCkEDrOcKS said: "It is indeed about 90 minutes (probably closer to 95, if we're splitting hairs).

I thought it was breathtaking, but I'd recommend avoiding the last couple ofrows of the 100s and 300s. The orchestra is situated directly behind the last rows of those sections and (while they do indeed sound fantastic) drowned out some of the vocals.

"

Fully agreed. Think it started at 7:05-ish and wrapped just after 9:40.



But, Wicked, I thiiiink it's the 200 and 400 sections that have the orchestra behind them. I was in D in the 400s, and the band was behind row E, and it looked like the same was true across the way, which looking at the map would have been the 200s. That said, in Row D of the 400s, the band's sound levels were only an issue for me at one specific moment. Otherwise, the sound was pretty great!



It's a stunning piece. I saw it at Ars Nova and followed along in the lyrics. This time, I let go and let it wash over me. The latter was my preferred experience. It's just so, so beautiful, musically."

You’re absolutely right! It was the 200 and 400 sections. Just adjusted my original post - thank you! 

Updated On: 10/8/25 at 01:12 PM

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Posted: 10/8/25 at 3:53pm

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