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« Reply #15 on: 17:27:48, 08-04-2007 » |
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Trafalgar Square? That's a nice quiet corner, I believe. Thing is, A, people are milling around and/or falling about in the West End all evening, whereas in the City they're all back in St Albans in time for dinner.
If the weather's nice, sitting outside the bar of the NFT is always an attractive option, but I don't think that can be relied upon.
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« Reply #16 on: 17:36:43, 08-04-2007 » |
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I've just found out that there's a performance of Michael Finnissy's Molly-House and a couple of other pieces in an early-evening concert at the Handel House Museum in Brook St on the 19th. This may be of no interest at all to some people; on the other hand I know at least a couple of people will be very interested. I don't know what time it finishes but it starts at 6.30, so I may join you all at 8ish, wherever you choose (still agree with Richard that the City is more likely to be empty by 8sh than the Chandos; as for the NFT, that bar tends to be unpleasantly chilly whatever the weather, probably because it's under bridge in the shade and right next to the water  It is very nice though, apart from that!). |
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I've just found out that there's a performance of Michael Finnissy's Molly-House and a couple of other pieces in an early-evening concert at the Handel House Museum in Brook St on the 19th. This may be of no interest at all to some people; on the other hand I know at least a couple of people will be very interested. I don't know what time it finishes but it starts at 6.30, so I may join you all at 8ish, wherever you choose (still agree with Richard that the City is more likely to be empty by 8sh than the Chandos; as for the NFT, that bar tends to be unpleasantly chilly whatever the weather, probably because it's under bridge in the shade and right next to the water It is very nice though, apart from that!). What else is in the programme? Molly-House is not one of the stronger works, IMHO, but worth hearing nonetheless (and it's an appropriate place to do it). |
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« Reply #18 on: 17:43:26, 08-04-2007 » |
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What else is in the programme?
Post-Christian Survival Kit (great title, though sounds - perhaps intentionally - like it's wandered in from an Endemol programme planning meeting!) and Enek. Played by the Bergamo Ensemble. |
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« Reply #19 on: 18:13:07, 08-04-2007 » |
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.....whereas in the City they're all back in St Albans in time for dinner.
Calumny, calumny! For City types that would be Radlett or Harpenden, the two stops either side. Snorbens in the middle is more yer parasitic public servants like my good self than yer wide-boy wealth creators. |
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« Reply #20 on: 18:32:18, 08-04-2007 » |
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I stand corrected.
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« Reply #21 on: 18:35:41, 08-04-2007 » |
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On the Thameslink line you certainly stand at that time of the evening  Stern correctional services for the discriminating gentleman are available if you alight at Mill Hill. |
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« Reply #22 on: 18:55:19, 08-04-2007 » |
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Any custard-related services there George? I ask as a fellow enthusiast.
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« Reply #23 on: 21:02:44, 09-04-2007 » |
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As for venue, Richard's right, City pubs have the advantage of emptying out pretty quickly after rush hour, whereas anywhere else we choose might be quiet to start with but would only get busier as the evening went on. I have to say that a pub a 100 yards from the Barbican just before a concert is to start cannot be the quietist place in London at 7pm.. nor is it central... if , for some reason it is the best pub in London ( which I have to disagree with) at least let's get that right!! Who's coming anyway? there seems to be a lot of ifs and buts. If we are to trek from SE London I hope someone is to be there.  A |
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« Reply #24 on: 21:09:19, 09-04-2007 » |
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I think the current lineup is you and your dashing consort, A, plus me, martle, autoharp, t_i_n and possibly Ian. I don't think anyone else has actually committed themselves yet (George? Morticia? Tim? Tommo?).
It certainly is not the best pub in London and I'd be happy to go for an alternative, but having been an expat for so long (I suppose I'm back to being a pat now) I can't really advise.
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« Reply #25 on: 21:19:49, 09-04-2007 » |
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Does anyone know the George, near London Bridge station? Very very old pub indeed (I think one of the oldest in London), nice place, will also be possible to sit outside if it's warm. Just a thought......
Another thought - if no-one has an objection to All Bar One, there's quite a nice one in Leicester Square. That's likely to get very busy, however...
(I know lots of nice obscure pubs in London, but they might not be so convenient - nor are they usually very big)
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« Reply #26 on: 09:01:31, 10-04-2007 » |
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George? Just to say it is down in the diary but there are family-related ifs and buts which are a bit unpredictable at the moment which is why I hadn't chipped in before. No strong views on venue. The Barbican one happens to suit me very nicely travel-wise since as Richard pointed out it's on the Snorberns line and Capital One 'whisks' me there and back (their word not mine ; you certainly feel as if you have been put through the Kenwood Chefette sometimes). But happy to go along with whatever is decided on that. |
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« Reply #27 on: 12:06:09, 10-04-2007 » |
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I have to say that a pub a 100 yards from the Barbican just before a concert is to start cannot be the quietist place in London at 7pm.. nor is it central... The Barbican concert that evening (René Jacobs conducting Giulio Cesare) starts at 7.00 if it's any comfort, A. Do appreciate your point about it not being central - it happens to be convenient for me as I work in Bethnal Green, but London Bridge/Liverpool St etc. are equally fine. What do people think of Ian's suggestion for the George, for example? London Bridge may also be easier for martle, I suspect ... Which bit of SE London are you coming from? I live in Honor Oak Park and generally find anywhere City-ish quite easy to get to by coming up the Northern line to Moorgate after taking the train into London Bridge. |
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« Reply #28 on: 13:25:51, 10-04-2007 » |
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Just a quickie, folks. Happy with anything. The George (L Bridge) is very nice, agreed. But let's try to rustle up a few more takers!
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« Reply #29 on: 17:43:26, 10-04-2007 » |
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By the way, this talk of the northern members joining us...?
I'm sure a few intrepid members of the northern branch of the amalgamated union of r3ok and allied chalumeau players could arrange a pub visit somewhere north of Watford.....
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