Sound of Music

Regular visitors of my blog will know that I’m an avid theater-fan, and also love watching TV searches for the lead in a musical. We’ve watched them all, at the BBC and on Dutch TV 🙂

Not too long ago they started the search for Maria in the Belgian production of The Sound of Music. Unfortunately it’s broadcast at a station which we can’t view in the Netherlands.
As Belgium wasn’t familiar with TV programs searching for a musical-lead they prepared a stunt to promote the program, hoping to attract more viewers. I was lucky enough to see snippets of it on the Belgian website, but those snippets were just a fraction of what the total package had in store.

I was delighted when my SIL sent me the link to the complete video. I’ve watched it time and time again, got teary-eyed and had goosebumps all over. It is so uplifting, do me a favor and watch the video till the end, you won’t regret it!

This takes place at the Antwerp Central Station, a beautiful restaurated building with a huuuuuge hall.

Watch the faces of the bystanders, priceless!