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Dec.2 was the first day of rehearsal. It was an exciting moment to see the project come to shape, as we began the planning a year before.
We carefully went through sound-check.
The duet, “Last Night of the World” from the musical Miss Saigon.
The audiences started a chorus of the encore song “Silent Night” led by Maestra and the soloists.
Unique percussions were used to make the Christmas sounds for the programme. In the song Winter Wonderland, sleigh bells were must-haves to make the sound of Santa Claus’ sleigh.
The soloists choreographed and practiced backstage for each song to entertain the audiences.
The artist’s bonds got stronger as the tour proceeded. It seemed like they were very comfortable with the environment and they looked relaxed.
For the first part of the concert, Lee Mead wore a navy blue suit and Sojung Lee in a beautiful white dress. They look so elegant in those costumes.
For the second part of the concert, Lee Mead wore a red suit and Sojung Lee wore a sexy black dress. Maestra Nishimoto wore a tailcoat which was specially made for this Christmas Adagio tour!
Maestra Nishimoto and soloists enjoyed crabs in Hokkaido. They talked about their families and shared pictures of each other’s family.
After singing the encore song “Silent Night”, Lee Mead mastered the song not only in Japanese, but also in Polish.
Lee Mead and Sojung Lee at a movie theater.
We were worried about the snowy weather, but fortunately the weather did not have a bad influence upon us. We even had a “White Christmas” Adagio in Sapporo and Aomori. (Some members of the Orchestra were being excited about snowball fight!)
In spite of her distinguished figure, Sojung Lee still looked worried after having Japanese cuisine around Japan.
Lee Mead with the concert master. He is the founder of Sinfonietta Cracovia!
The arranger, Mr. Yoshihiro Nagayama, arranged all the musical songs of Christmas Adagio.
Subtitles were introduced in this concert to convey each character’s feeling more.
It was so beautiful to see the ceiling full of stars. The illumination changed its shape as the concert proceeded.
Equipment that supported the concert from the back of auditorium. Christmas Adagio would not have completed without it!
At the last rehearsal of the tour. The artists shared feelings of gratitude after a long tour, and shared spirits for the last concert.
The artists practice the choreography for the song “Winter Wonderland”. Maestra and the concert master joined them on the last day.
After the last concert of Christmas Adagio. All the performers shook hands with everyone. Although we have experienced it many times, it is always sad to say goodbye.
Christmas Adagio ended with a huge success thanks to Maestra, soloists, the orchestra and the audience. We would like to say thank you to all, and we hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas Present for the end of 2011. And we would like you to look forward to our concerts in 2012 as well!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!
