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Where appropriate O'Riordan was placated by her 1st Lieutenant and Sancho
Panza; Finnish orchestra leader Pia Siirala.
Ensemble XXI Moscow leader, Pia Siirala. © 2003 Howard Smith
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However pieces were scattered, moves that should have been straightforward
bordered on the impossible, the sequence and whereabouts of preparations and
rehearsals was seldom as expected -- in short the game plan was reconfigured
repeatedly -- piece by piece.
With complications multiplying exponentially; the arrival of an intrusive two-man film and sound
crew (for RTE TV Ireland) was bound to prove an added hindrance; the more so under
officious director 'Irris'; a typically relentless Aussie TV independent, currently based in
Palestine.
A British TV crew focuses in on Korean bass Heung Yong Choi during rehearsals. © 2003 Howard Smith
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In the wake of the Sakhalin tragedy, no sooner were chorus, orchestra and
soloists comfortable in one practice venue than they were compelled to leave
and 'set up shop' elsewhere.
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Copyright © 27 November 2003
Howard Smith, Masterton, New Zealand
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