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Post by punter on Oct 1, 2011 16:46:15 GMT 10
So anyone got a clue who will replace Sophie Brous at MIJF? Any truth to the Megan Evans rumor?
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Post by aj on Oct 3, 2011 9:09:03 GMT 10
FWIW, I've heard that Michael Tortoni will be doing the program. (I don't know how the roles/responsibilities were split between Michael and Sophie previously).
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Post by punter on Oct 3, 2011 9:44:04 GMT 10
Um... from what I heard Michael has done pretty much bugger all towards the last three festivals. Oh no I stand corrected, he booked Chris Botti!!
So was Sophie pushed or did she jump?
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Post by aj on Oct 3, 2011 10:53:48 GMT 10
As I said, I don't know who did exactly what. I don't have any inside info. Sophie says she moved on to focus on her career as a performer, and I believe she has a job working on programming for the Adelaide Festival for next year too.
Anyway, whoever booked Chris Botti did me a favour : one less choice to make, when deciding which shows to catch!
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Post by jec on Oct 7, 2011 21:33:53 GMT 10
Curious to hear you bagging Botti. I didn't see him but when he played the Basement in Sydney critic John Shand absolutely raved about the gig and his band. You can't miss this etc.
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Post by earlyeast on Oct 8, 2011 10:56:57 GMT 10
Botti played The Basement in Sydney last year. This year he returned, and played the City Recital Hall. Ask most in that packed house, their opinion. 'Cause I was one - a fabulous evening! It's rumoured he'll be back next year also! Bring it on!
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Post by aj on Oct 8, 2011 14:40:27 GMT 10
Hey, if people enjoyed Botti, good luck to 'em. I didn't catch his gig ; heard his cd/watched the concert dvd, it was waaaaay too slick for my liking.
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Post by earlyeast on Oct 8, 2011 17:39:33 GMT 10
Botti had guitarist Mark Whitfield with him as well. Wow! This guy had the crowd in the palm of his hand! We could do with a few more concerts of this calibre! Hope they come back next year.
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Post by punter on Oct 10, 2011 9:55:09 GMT 10
Well if Tortoni really does program the festival this year we may even get Kenny G!
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Post by aj on Oct 10, 2011 12:30:43 GMT 10
Kenny Garrett? great!
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Post by isaacs on Oct 10, 2011 16:39:44 GMT 10
Ah, it's very nice to see people still chatting away here even with Facebook taking over the show...
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Post by timothystevens on Oct 11, 2011 7:53:29 GMT 10
Well if Tortoni really does program the festival this year we may even get Kenny G! No no no. More like Yvette Johansson pays tribute to Kenny G. And featuring, on bass, the ace of Taste... |
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Post by punter on Oct 11, 2011 22:00:05 GMT 10
You are an evil man Timothy S... this idea may well be taken seriously
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Post by earlyeast on Dec 22, 2011 19:29:52 GMT 10
.... a follow-up to the earlier comments regarding Chris Botti. He will be in Australia for a third visit in March. I believe that the concerts will be in both Melbourne and Sydney. Regarding the Sydney concerts, Chris Botti will be with his band, plus the Sydney Symphony, for two nights at the Sydney Opera House. Now, that's a must!!!
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Post by murphybridget on May 13, 2024 18:21:50 GMT 10
Botti had guitarist Mark Whitfield with him as well. Wow! This guy had the crowd in the palm of his hand! We could do with a few more concerts of this calibre! Hope they come back next year. Mark Whitfield sounds like he really knows how to captivate an audience! Concerts of that caliber are truly memorable experiences. Hopefully, they'll make a return next year for more unforgettable performances! |
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