{"id":25914,"date":"2024-09-07T17:50:40","date_gmt":"2024-09-08T00:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cynthiapublishing.com\/hp_wordpress\/?p=25914"},"modified":"2024-09-07T17:50:44","modified_gmt":"2024-09-08T00:50:44","slug":"first-post-saturday-september-7-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cynthiapublishing.com\/hp_wordpress\/2024\/09\/07\/first-post-saturday-september-7-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"First Post: Saturday, September 7, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Series finale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Last night was the last show of the amphitheater subscription season. The great Dudamel, on his way slowly but surely to New York City though not before enjoying a long & deservedly fond sendoff from the Southern California faithful, was at the helm for a Mexican-themed program, the first half of which was orchestral fare from the Los Angeles Philharmonic. And in the second half, it was the wildly popular Natalia Lafourcade sending her thousands of fanaticos<\/em> into raptures. In today\u2019s snapshot lede, the evening\u2019s two principals are shown sharing heartfelt words between numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

It was a hot night, and not just because of the performances, either. The heat dome that descended upon La-La Land midweek remained in full effect, with showtime temperatures still nearing 90\u00b0F. This was a good show, and we understand why the headliner has such a loyal & devoted following; she can take any style (norteno<\/em>, cumbia<\/em>, etc.) and make it her own, authentic, moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for the season itself, it was another worthwhile diversion. The last couple of shows featured the Philharmonic, and we were situated right in front of the low brasses: multiple trombones & a lone but not-out gamed tuba-blower. Those guys have lungs for days, and they are able to maintain the embouchure and articulation necessary to keeping those wildly vibrating tones from devolving into unmelodious muddle. We call those guys out when it\u2019s time for us to clap, and they appreciate it. You don\u2019t see too much appreciation for that part of the orchestra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gratuitous Horse Racing Tweet of Your Day<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The front-running Goliad lands the Grade 3 Mint Millions Stakes at Kentucky Downs for Flavien Prat and Richard Mandella! pic.twitter.com\/PQVFPSRDbW<\/a><\/p>— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) September 7, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>