Sublime & nuanced sound
The attached image shows the stage prior to Pinchgut Opera's performance of Monteverdi's Vespers. It was a moment of anticipation that I could constantly bask in.
The Vespers were sublime. The music, through its rich polyphonic textures and moments of grandeur and quietness, reached a level of devotion that touched my innermost emotions. The virtuosity of the musicians and their collaboration on stage together was a privilege to witness. From this experience I can attest that the universal idea of beauty as the goal of art does indeed inspire one's highest spiritual awareness.
Following the concert I was filled with contentment and hope. I felt more healthy.
