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Constantinople: Music Toronto
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Constantinople is technically complex and requires a two-day set-up period. As a result, it has toured to a limited set of posh venues, including the Royal Opera House in London, England, the Luminato Festival in Toronto and Le Festival Montréal En Lumière. Both Emslie and Epstein agree that one of the reasons it is possible to stage Constantinople in Whitehorse is the dedicated and talented team of technical staff and volunteers. “They know their stuff, and they come out for the love of it,” says Emslie.
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If you're looking for narrative, Constantinople might prove frustrating. As an immersion in a range of contemplative scenas, with only the slightest hint of humour, this is a rewarding evening. It may take itself slightly too seriously but there is much beauty in both the visuals – particular credit goes to the sensitive lighting design – and a good deal of the music.
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The encore was...Dance Of The Dictators—part of a larger work called Constantinople. The maniacal nuances and the demanding technical control really impressed the audience particularly one section where the fast paced melody is plucked on the violin with one finger. The musical dialogue between the cello and violin was heated and you could feel the power of the music on the performers. The audience greatly showed their appreciation in perhaps one of the most memorable concerts of the year.
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