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Post by unwinding_fantasy on Aug 8, 2008 19:34:02 GMT 9.5
Adding to the Vanessa love: when I saw the associate musical director in action I realised precisely how valuable she is to the PotO team. Vanessa knows the show back-to-front; the music flows when she's at the helm whereas with other conductors, it's clear when one song begins and another concludes. There are no unsavoury cymbal crashes when she's on.  I also like Vanessa because she said following a musical interstate isn't that crazy. |
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Post by Allym on Aug 8, 2008 21:51:30 GMT 9.5
Totally agree Nik. I got to see the orchestra on the LBS dressed in the I Love Simey shirts and the blond wigs and it was hilarious! As i usually do, once the show ended, I bolted out of my seat and ran to the front row to here them play. Once they were finished, Vanessa was so shocked and excited! i think i remember her saying 'I don't know what to say guys' and she burst out laughing. It was glorious! the males musicians especially got into the wigs and made quite a show of it which really finished the night on an extra high note! You could really feel the unity and love between them all and doubtless that was due to Vanessa. She is INCREDIBLY talented and truly brilliant. Sometimes in shows, you can feel that the cast and orchestra may only have contact with one another in the actual performances but by seeing the way Anthony and the entire cast act in the final curtain call to them, you can really see the respect they have for one another. they are like a big family! I love it!
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Post by jayko on Aug 9, 2008 11:30:28 GMT 9.5
Just found this little gem on Youtube. It's from the previews of Phantom in Singapore in 2007 and you can catch a little glimpse of Vanessa conducting at the start. Phantom of the Opera - Singapore |
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Post by lilmsnomad on Sept 15, 2008 17:09:36 GMT 9.5
 But she's awesome... |
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Post by Marie-Cris on Sept 15, 2008 19:26:08 GMT 9.5
She won't?! Aw, damme! We'll miss you Vanessa!
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Post by davidp on Sept 15, 2008 19:31:59 GMT 9.5
oh wow i didn't know that - sad news. but good luck to her for the future!
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Post by neh on Sept 15, 2008 19:33:34 GMT 9.5
Hats off to you Vanessa, for a splendid, splendid job! And for looking so pretty with that sash on!
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Post by killerbananas on Sept 17, 2008 10:13:30 GMT 9.5
Congrats on a fantastic job Vanessa, and good luck for the future! (She's doing Chicago next, yes? Anyone up for a trip?)
Also, she was such a great sport about being screamed at every night! And huge props for her amazing and quick-thinking work during the Final Lair of LSS.
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Post by unwinding_fantasy on Sept 17, 2008 17:22:37 GMT 9.5
Vanessa really made the show. Sitting in the first few rows was always an extra-special treat, being able to see her interactions with the orchestra, how they always seemed to be having a ball. The quiet little jokes they exchanged and the always-at-the-ready smile on her face just made me grin. Often I was distracted from the actual goings-on on-stage because she was so entertaining! We'll miss you, Ness! Best wishes for Chicago and wherever else the winds take you!
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Post by sanderella59 on Sept 18, 2008 21:06:06 GMT 9.5
Thanks Nik!
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Post by sanderella59 on Sept 18, 2008 21:24:23 GMT 9.5
We can always ask him!
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Post by killerbananas on Sept 18, 2008 21:40:56 GMT 9.5
Poor Ben...he's got his own fanclub out of nowhere. |
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Post by sanderella59 on Sept 22, 2008 18:02:07 GMT 9.5
And finally, some more news on Chicago, which Vanessa and Ben are doing next, plus an idea on some dates and venues. Chicago A Double Debut For BrisbaneI can't wait to see who they cast! I saw the 1998 production in Brisbane with Caroline O'Connor and Sharon Millerchip and it was sensational. |
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Post by killerbananas on Jan 4, 2009 16:53:13 GMT 9.5
With a cast like that it would be sensational- what a double bill!
Best of luck for Chicago, Vanessa!
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Post by killerbananas on Jan 5, 2009 18:04:58 GMT 9.5
I want to go so bad now! That cast sounds amazing....
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Post by jayko on Aug 25, 2009 9:58:03 GMT 9.5
Saw Chicago on the weekend and it was fantastic. Great to see Vanessa up there, with some lines of her own!
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Post by scuffa on Oct 5, 2009 20:24:27 GMT 9.5
I agree with Jayko, Chicago is great and I could was surprised how Vanessa did feature. Looks like she enjoys her time in the spotlight.
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But she's awesome...
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