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« Reply #240 on: 08:49:19, 22-05-2008 »


Alas, I am discov'rd yet again. How did you know that?
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« Reply #241 on: 09:11:07, 22-05-2008 »
My spies are everywhere, George.
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« Reply #242 on: 09:21:12, 22-05-2008 »
Another, "Oi!". There's a Board Rule that you should always use this photo of the White Hart, not that one with the naff "Gammon and Chips for £4.50" sign.


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« Reply #243 on: 23:48:05, 22-05-2008 »
I've just returned from the first concert in the Philharmonia's RVW cycle at the RFH. This evening, it was the Sinfonia Antartica and the Sea Symphony, with Susan Gritton and Gerald Finley very fine soloists, with the London Symphony Chorus singing splendidly. The Sinfonia Antartica is a work I don't really know that well, but I was rather bowled over by it - Hickox got some superb playing from the orchestra and the off-stage chorus and soloist (Gritton) were placed just right. I have got the Chandos recording of the original Scott of the Antarctic film score and am amazed at how well No.7 holds together as a symphony. The Sea Symphony is a work I've always had a bit of a problem with beyond the opening crash of waves - to me, it doesn't really 'feel' like a symphony. The performance tonight was vivid, and I particularly liked the beautiful orchestral close to the second movement, but I prefer the Antartica as a symphony. I thought the turnout was a bit disappointing and hope more people turn out for the other concerts - Nos.8 and 2 (original version of the 'London') next week.

I did enjoy a chuckle when, after the Sinfonia Antartica had ended, Hickox gestured towards the door at the back to call Susan Gritton forward and the percussionist operating the wind machine thought it was for him, so got to his feet, much to the amusement of his colleagues!  Wink
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« Reply #244 on: 10:55:18, 27-05-2008 »
Might they have collaborated at certain points unseen? You hear rumblings about Hickox sometimes but he seems to be back on form having gone away and thought things through.
Last night to Barbecue centre for 50 years of Bossa Nova. Exquisite singing and playing, loosely tight ensemble and sheer pleasure in the sound they were making. Jacques Morelenbaum on Cello would have been a bonus, but the music proved ageless and new harmonies and a subtle renewal of the groove sprinkled about. I wanted to run away and join the Bossa Nova circus.
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« Reply #245 on: 13:25:14, 27-05-2008 »
Quote from: marbleflugel on 10:55:18, 27-05-2008
Last night to Barbecue centre for 50 years of Bossa Nova.

I'm glad you didn't stay for the whole thing... Wink
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« Reply #246 on: 15:57:24, 27-05-2008 »
A couple of the items were at reggae tempo,so they may be heading that way
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« Reply #247 on: 19:29:50, 27-05-2008 »
Quote from: marbleflugel on 10:55:18, 27-05-2008
50 years of Bossa Nova.

That sounds like the musical equivalent of waterboarding!  Shocked
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« Reply #248 on: 05:19:57, 30-05-2008 »
After 50 years you'd think it isn't quite so Nova anymore.

Then again, we still call Ars Nova Ars Nova.
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« Reply #249 on: 18:03:34, 30-05-2008 »
I forgot to mention the Tallis Scholars in Beverlay last Saturday - great stuff!
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« Reply #250 on: 09:13:25, 01-06-2008 »
I went to a terrific concert in Liverpool last night, conducted by the RLPO's whizzkid conductor, Vasily Petrenko. Beethoven, Piano Concerto 3, wonderfully played by Paul Lewis, and then Mahler 5. The Phil hall was packed to the rafters, even the platform seats (used by the choir when they are there) were full, and plenty of young people, even quite a few children. It was so heartening to see this, and certainly no-one who was there could say that classical music was dying.

I believe Paul McCartney is doing a concert at Anfield tonight. It couldn't be any fuller than last night's was, or more enthusiastically received - though it will, of course, get far more publicity.
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« Reply #251 on: 18:57:22, 01-06-2008 »
Quote from: Mary Chambers on 09:13:25, 01-06-2008
I went to a terrific concert in Liverpool last night, conducted by the RLPO's whizzkid conductor, Vasily Petrenko. Beethoven, Piano Concerto 3, wonderfully played by Paul Lewis, and then Mahler 5. The Phil hall was packed to the rafters,

I’m glad to hear they can fill the hall, Mary.  It was a different story on Tuesday when they could barely fill downstairs for McCoy Tyner and Joe Lovano.  I don’t really do a lot of jazz concerts so I don’t really know whether this would have been a small audience or just a larger than usual hall for Mr Tyner; I was just a bit surprised that two such historic names should fail to sell out on what must be an extremely rare visit. 
It’s also good to hear you enjoyed the concert.  I’ve never seen Paul Lewis with an orchestra but I very much enjoyed the programme of sonatas and miniatures he played for our concert society a few years ago.  His prom – also Beethoven (4), Petrenko and the RLPO - is on my ‘long list’ .  The surrounding concerts – Monteverdi the day before and Stockhausen the day after – are not really my kind of thing but I might be in London anyway.
I’m thinking of taking my brother’s children to see Janine Jansen on Wednesday or Thursday – I presume it won’t sell out both nights.  If they don’t enjoy the fiddle pieces I know they love Carmina Burana – and I haven’t heard it live since I last took them to hear it at the Anglican cathedral about four years ago so I’ll enjoy it – it’s not a piece that benefits from very frequent hearing in my opinion.

Quote from: Mary Chambers on 09:13:25, 01-06-2008
I believe Paul McCartney is doing a concert at Anfield tonight. It couldn't be any fuller than last night's was, or more enthusiastically received - though it will, of course, get far more publicity.

Indeed.  Lucky I don't want record anything else off the telly tonight as my brother in the States will want a disc of this made.  Can't stand the guy myself, and what I've heard of the Kaiser Chiefs doesn't inspire me either.  I'll be pressing record and going off to do something interesting like put my Cds in alphabetical order.
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« Reply #252 on: 11:04:07, 03-06-2008 »
Quote from: Eruanto on 15:53:26, 20-05-2008
Shameless!

30-odd minutes of Eruanto, half of an hour-long concert at
Steinway Hall, 44 Marylebone Lane, W1U
June 4th 6pm

Brahms Op. 117
Rachmaninoff 3 Etudes-Tableaux Op. 33
Ireland Ragamuffin

The other player's programme:

Messiaen: XV Le baiser de l'enfant Jésus from Vingt Regards
Beethoven: Op. 2 no. 2

Grin

A little bump for this one, happening tomorrow. I'm hoping to get there, although it's more than possible I won't make it in time, thanks to examining duties in Oxford and elsewhere. Hope it goes well in any case, eru!
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« Reply #253 on: 12:59:50, 03-06-2008 »
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« Reply #254 on: 18:54:19, 04-06-2008 »
This should perhaps be in the Grump Room, but I (obviously, since it's on right this minute) didn't make it to eru's recital after all. Just too much examining and related meetings and admin the last few days. Boo!

Really hope it went well, eru my boy.  Smiley
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