Here is what the Houston Symphony learned in its (and all of our) intimate and volatile relationship with the elements recently. Hurricane Ike redefined the old show-biz adage "the Show Must Go On."
AIR: When hours of AIR at 110-120 MPH shatters window glass, and then causes said glass, continuously and after the fact, to fall out of skyscrapers through the AIR right near the show, the show must NOT go on.
WATER: When WATER is flooding the streets and bayous near the show, yet failing to come out, even in a trickle, treated and sanitized from our faucets for bathing and general hydration purposes, the show must NOT go on.
EARTH: When mud, uprooted and mangled trees and general EARTHly debris litter the roadways, buildings, and houses near the show, the show must NOT go on.
FIRE: When "Got Power?" has replaced or immediately follows "How are you doing?" the show should probably NOT go on. Also, do not operate generators or bonFIREs indoors, leave a candle burning unattended, or play with matches. Especially near the show. Thank you.
A BIG PS:
Come by the Hall this weekend. We have cold beverages, ICE, A/C, running water, and most importantly, an incredible performance of Shostakovich Symphony No. 13, with the poems that Shostakovich used as lyrics to write this epic and groundbreaking piece, being read by the very poet that wrote them, Yevgeny Yevtushenko. Besides being a snappy dresser, Yevtushenko stands as one of the most famous symbols in the struggle for human truth and freedom in the 20th century Soviet Union.
Above: Yevtushenko poet-ing. This outfit is tame compared to what he wore to rehearsal!
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