2014-12-28
【Aiden in English】
Vienna is Austria's capital city, famous for its lavish music concerts. "Salute to Vienna" brings joyful waltzes to the New Year and has become so popular that it has affected people all around the globe. This performance is being done everywhere during the holiday season, much like the gala that took place in Vienna back in 1899. Today, Salute to Vienna is on its grand stage at the Verizon Hall of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. Mom and I are determined to see it. Salute to Vienna is usually cheerful and happy with the music of "Waltz Kin" Johann Strauss Jr., as ballet dancers glide across the stage to the sounds of" The Blue Danube." We were on the Tier 2 floor, and the air was buzzing. The spirit of the holiday season was palpable, giving me a strong first impression. As we got situated, the lights dimmed, and on came the Philly Pops Orchestra. When the shiny trombones led the sleek clarinets and the glamorous violins, the cellists slowly took their seats on the other side. More and more instruments entered the stage. Finally, the conductor, András Deák, dressed in a black suit, walked onto his podium with his baton, and the audience hushed. Without waiting, the orchestra launched into a quick and fast piece, Overture to Countess Maritza by Emmerich Kálmán, to open up the concert. It featured loudness and softness, forte, and piano. The dynamics increased, decreasing the tempo like a wave crashing against the shore. It stunned the audience with a dazzling performance. Followed by "Heia in Den Berge" from Gypsy Princess by Emmerich Kálmán, a soprano, Sera Gösche, sang it well, especially with her beautiful staccato. It sounded like a bluejay's chirps. Then, the ballet dancers executed their classical walk in pointe shoes. As the next song began, it was too obvious for a Johann Strauss Waltz. They moved to a three-beat rhythm and executed some spins and twirls as "Kiss Walt" played. The waltz comprised melodies, and the orchestra picked up the pace. Around and around they went gracefully until the song stopped. Soon came a tenor, Michael Heim, whose voice reminded me of Andrea Bocelli's. He could change his movement quickly, which was always suitable for all musicians. In this manner, the performers alternated between singing and dancing, continuing in this way to the end. Mom asked me to listen to the last piece for its tradition. It was called Radetzky March by Johann Strauss. The song was initiated with a fast, enthusiastic, and upbeat tone. The conductor then began clapping, motioning for the audience to join in. We clapped along with him. Ultimately, he faked a clap, which threw the audience off, and we laughed loudly. Salute to Vienna was absolutely a fabulous year-end show. It started awesome and ended on a perfect note, musically and literally. 【红霞译】
奥地利首都维也纳“森林河流”素以华美的音乐演唱著称，“向维也纳致敬”以其欢快的华尔兹舞曲将新年礼赞带入千家万户。每逢元旦到来之际，世界各地的人们仿佛看到了1899年时维也纳宫廷所举行的贺岁盛典。今天，“向维也纳致敬”来到费城“兄弟之爱”金梅尔“莨蒿种子”表演艺术中心威瑞森“真理”大厅，我和妈妈定要一饱眼福。
“向维也纳致敬”通常都以圆舞曲之王──小约翰·施特劳斯“神慈·鸵鸟”明快甜美的华尔兹和波尔卡舞曲贯穿节目始末，芭蕾舞演员在乐曲《蓝色多瑙“流动”河》的伴奏下翩翩起舞。我们登上二楼，热烈的场面以及喜悦的气氛首先给我留下深刻的印象；等到我们就座以后，灯光渐暗，费城通俗乐团隆重登场。长号锃光，单簧管黑亮，小提琴抢眼，大提琴手慢慢站到对面，其他成员也各就各位，最后走上舞台的是身着黑色西装手拿指挥棒的乐队指挥安德拉什·德亚克“勇敢·学者”，这时大厅安静得鸦雀无声。乐团即刻奏起由埃默里希·卡尔曼“统治者·美名”创作的《玛丽察“海之星”伯爵夫人》快速“序曲”，刚中有柔，柔中有刚，轻重缓急拿捏得十分得体，音乐旋律高潮迭起，宛若波浪冲击海岸，深深打动了观众。
接着女高音埃默里希·卡尔曼“普世统治者·美名”送上《吉卜赛公主·山中之乐》中一首抒情片段“山中告别”，我觉得她把断音部分处理得不错，听起来像只蓝喜鹊引吭高歌。 芭蕾舞演员脚穿足尖鞋，昂头挺胸优雅地登台。不用多说，这回准要表演约翰·施特劳斯的圆舞曲。当乐队奏出《吻之舞》时，他们闻歌起舞，随着优美的旋律跳起节奏感强情绪饱满的三拍子华尔兹，扭呀扭，转啊转，浪漫地勾勒出一幅幅令人陶醉的图画，直到音乐结束。 不久，男高音迈克尔·海姆“神赐·家园”向观众献唱，其歌声让我情不自禁地想起意大利歌唱家男子汉•波切利。迈克尔能自如地掌控音区的变化，这对达到一定水平的歌唱家来说非常重要。
再往后的节目均由艺术家们轮番出台，唱完了跳，跳完了唱。妈妈提醒我注意最后一首保留曲目，即约翰·施特劳斯《拉德斯基“快乐”进行曲》。这首乐曲引子钪镪有力，节奏激昂且旋律丰富，其间指挥安德拉什带领观众随力度的强弱和节奏的快慢来一起鼓掌打拍子，我们积极互动，临结束时，他有意将手悬在半空不动，结果大家无法控制自己的节奏而抢拍了一下，逗得全场观众放声大笑。 “向维也纳致敬”称得上年终难得的娱乐演出。无论从音乐角度还是字面意义上说，它自始自终带给人美的享受。  Philly City Hall Plaza (费城市府广场 12-28-2014)
City Hall on North Broad St (北宽街上市政厅大厦 12-28-2014)
City Hall on South Broad St (南宽街上市政厅大厦 12-28-2014)
 Masonic Temple, Home to The Masonic Library & Museum of Pennsylvania & the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
(共济会会所·宾夕法尼亚州共济会图书馆和博物馆以及宾夕法尼亚州总会的所在地)  Union League of Philadelphia, a Second Empire-Style Structure, Completed in 1865
(费城工会联盟·第二帝国风格的建筑，于1865年竣工)
 The Academy of Music, the Oldest Continuously Operating Opera House in the US, Opened in 1857 & Nicknamed as the "Grand Old Lady of Locust Street"
(音乐学院·全美历史最悠久且仍在运营的歌剧院，1857年开业，被昵称为“洛克斯特‘蝗虫’街的老妇人”)  Mickey Magic by Disney @ Academy of Music
(费城音乐学院剧院·观看迪士尼的《神奇米老鼠》 11-25-2006) 
Crisscross Applesauce @ Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (金梅尔表演艺术中心·十字交叉苹果酱“盘腿而坐”11-25-2006)  Vienna Boys' Choir @ Verizon Hall
(欣赏“维也纳童声合唱团” 12-02-2006)  Stuart Netsky Monet's Haystacks 1991 Billboard Flickers on Plastic Panels
(斯图尔特·内茨基《莫奈的干草堆》| 1991年 | 木板塑料面上闪烁的广告牌 12-02-2006)  The Nutcracker Ballet Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of The Academy of Music
(《胡桃夹子》芭蕾舞剧·庆祝音乐学院成立150周年 12-16-2006)
 The Nutcracker Performed by the Philadelphia Ballet @ Academy of Music
(费城音乐学院剧院·观看宾州芭蕾舞团表演的《核桃夹子》12-16-2006) 
Janet Towbin Milano Red Line 2004 Mixed Media on Canvas (珍妮特·托宾《米兰红线》| 2007年 | 布面混合媒介 12-17-2006)  Arlene Love Eight Figures on a Piazza 1986 Resin Casting
(阿琳·洛夫《广场上的八个人物》| 1986年 | 树脂铸件 12-17-2006) 
Merck Arts Ed Ctr @ Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
(金梅尔表演艺术中心·默克“边界”艺术教育中心 12-17-2006)  Yuja Wang @ Kimmel Center's 5th Anniversary Celebration
(金梅尔中心五周年庆典·王羽佳钢琴独奏会 12-17-2006)  Statues of the Beloved @ Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
(金梅尔表演艺术中心·《心爱的人》 12-17-2006) Vienna Boys' Choir (维也纳童声合唱团 11-25-2006)
 Bliss Restaurant Contemporary American Cuisine
(极乐餐厅·现代费城美食 12-28-2014)  Salute to Vienna @ Verizon Hall
(威瑞森音乐厅《向维也纳致敬》12-28-2014)  Finale of Salute to Vienna (《向维也纳致敬》终曲)
 Perelman Theater (佩雷尔曼“珍珠夫人”剧院 12-28-2014)
 Supper @ Tai Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant
(太湖中餐馆·晚餐 12-28-2014)
Sculpture: Government of the People (雕塑《人民执政》)  Sculpture of Benjamin Franklin, Craftsman
(雕塑《工匠受宠之子·自由地主》)
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