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Christiaan Oranje: Boy Meets
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Christiaan
Oranje charts an autobiographical journey trying to find his
distinctive place as a pianist and composer. He literally starts
with his birth as he blends words with musical accompaniment. From
this comic opening, he traces his development through childhood into
manhood.
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tone takes on a more sombre mood as his failure to find a personally
satisfying musical expression overwhelms his life. Nevertheless, he
still has a dream and in his finale he plays a beautiful lyrical
piece which gives him the fulfillment he craves.
The
overall impression I am left with is that as a performance it
doesn’t quite come off. The comedy wasn’t sustained after the
opening sequence and the drama of his desperate search for fulfillment
didn’t grip with tension. However, there is no doubting
the quality of his musicianship.
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Fringe Programme Page No
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p 145
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Company
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The Green Room Presents Christiaan
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Venue Name and Number
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C Central Carlton Hotel V54
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Dates and Times
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1st to 25th August
18:00 to 18:50
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