Vidal Gonzalez Municipal Theatre, Miranda State

Hello everyone! I'm back again to mark a new place on Worldmappin, which has become my favorite Hive community. I've been on another work trip, and as I mentioned in yesterday's post, the choir performed in San Antonio de los Altos, in the state of Miranda, Venezuela. Specifically, we sang at the Vidal González Municipal Theater. I quickly realized that in addition to the theater, it's a whole cultural and sports complex called Los Salias, and there we found the headquarters of the Altos Mirandinos branch of the National System of Youth and Children's Orchestras and Choirs of Venezuela, one of the centers of the institution where I work. There were also sports fields and a large swimming pool.

Nestor Carvajal Climbing Wall:

The place is located specifically on the side of Avenida Francisco Salias. I couldn't get a picture of the basketball court, even though I was keeping an eye on it all day, but I kept getting interrupted. After all, it was a one-day trip and I had a lot of work to do, so I didn't take as many pictures as I would have liked, but I have these so you can get an idea of ​​the area we visited while traveling from Caracas on our buses. In the photo above, you can see a climbing wall called "Néstor Carvajal," which I really liked, as well as the impressive swimming pool next to the headquarters of the National System of Youth and Children's Orchestras and Choirs. However, our visit, our work, and the people we had appointments with would take place inside the theater.

Swimming pool at the Los Salias Cultural Complex:

Similarly, I must confess that the interior of the Vidal González Municipal Theater didn't impress me. There are many reasons why it didn't seem so special, and perhaps the primary one is that we've visited many venues, some more impressive than others. However, the theater is currently under renovation, so the second level was mostly concrete and poorly lit; it was quite dark inside. Nevertheless, I found a way to go up and explore the theater from above. There was no air conditioning either, and although Miranda State is usually one of the coolest in Venezuela, it was very hot, even during the concert. What I can assure you is that the acoustics are PERFECT for showcasing the music and the great composers whose works we performed that day.

Consert Hall:

This photo above was the best I took of the concert hall. I had to wait until all my colleagues had left. Of course, I adjusted it a bit so you could enjoy it, but it was very dark in there. Since it's under renovation, there's a curtain hiding the backstage area, and above it, yellow tape warns that you can't be inside. Even so, the concert was a sell-out and one of the best we've had so far this year. A few small light bulbs illuminated the place, and the only decoration was some balloons on the stage. Yes, it was strange, but musically, what happened there was magic, a special and overflowing energy. In addition to the concert, we toured the facilities of the Altos Mirandinos center.

At the end of the day, we had one of those unique experiences that help us grow as artists, and the joy of getting to know other regions of Venezuela and other venues. I hope we have the opportunity to return to this theater when all the maintenance is finished, because I've seen a lot of its history and many great concerts and recitals have been held there. As I mentioned, the acoustics make it a place that any musician falls in love with. Thank you for reading and supporting my post. It's always a pleasure to visit this community, and I hope to return soon to share more adventures with my Hive friends. Until the next post! 🙏