One Touch of Venus: Kurt Weil Developes a More Sentimental Touch
On Saturday night, March 8, I attended a production of Kurt Weill’s One Touch of Venus at the Boston Conservatory. Before proceeding with this review, I should note that I taught at the Conservatory for many years. Since I left, change has come to the institution in the form of new and renovated performance and classroom spaces, which were inaugurated in the 2010-2011 academic year. The mainstage facility has finally gained an orchestra pit; its proscenium stage was widened and deepened; and the ceiling raised, allowing for a rigging system. Other improvements include a control booth, new lighting, and comfortable seating with excellent sight lines. Conservatory musicals have always attracted a sizable public; now the shows and the students’ talents can be set off to better advantage.