Hey folks,
Having the opportunity to perform my music with the Metropole Orchestra on May 13, 2023 in Eindhoven Holland was the stuff life dreams are made of.
At times I felt enveloped in the elixir of the melodies while being suspended a foot off the ground by the swooning atmosphere the mighty Metropole created. These are the things I envisioned myself doing from the time I was perhaps 9 years old. It’s crazy how it’s all manifested.
The audience was tremendously supportive the entire evening and made the whole event a peak experience. My deepest appreciation to all those who attended and gave such kind support, and to the “Mighty Met” and all the fine people that worked so hard to make this event a reality. Special shout out to my orchestral partners, the Creative Catalyst Co de Kloet and the great maestro conductor Jukka Iisakkila.
I’m very much looking forward to our next orchestral performance this September in Tampere Finland with the Tampere philharmonic. Stay tuned for details.
Big love to all of you
Steve Vai flying high!
Here are some pictures we took during rehearsals for you to enjoy!
Doug MacArthur setting up Steve's rig.
Steve and the Orchestra during rehearsals.
More rehearsals
Percussion section with Murk, Eddy and Frank
Percussion section with Murk, Eddy and Frank
Dirk - working the monitoring...
Jukka preparing for another rehearsal.
Steve putting in the time - 9 pm still going strong!
Scores for Bangkok / FG Suite.
Drum kit madness
Evening rehearsals
Steve working overtime..
Rehearsal studio at MCO Hilversum.
The Orchestra during rehearsals.
Jukka and Doug having a go at "What's New In Baltimore" during a break.
Rehearsal madness in progress
Jukka checking out Steve's Synergy and power amps.
Evo and the FP2 Steve used for "Kill the Guy.."
Jukka, whose superpowers include high-speed parallel parking.
The stage being prepped.
Soundchecks
The concert Venue in Eindhoven
Doug MacArthur waiting for soundcheck