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Post by julesd68 on Sept 3, 2022 23:07:12 GMT
A most remarkable evening.
Will report back once I've had time to digest and cogitate ...
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 4, 2022 19:24:48 GMT
Tue 04 Oct, 10am - 10pm | Temple Church
Bach Cello Suites This looks most intriguing! <Six outstanding cellists gather in Temple Church to play all of Bach's cello suites - performances from morning til night. Line-up and schedule to be revealed very soon> www.templemusic.org/concerts/bach-cello-suitesLet’s see who lines up for this - I adore this historic venue.
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 6, 2022 14:19:59 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Sept 6, 2022 17:18:43 GMT
The Philadelphia are superb, Jules. Isle of the Dead should sound amazing played by them.
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 6, 2022 17:32:16 GMT
Omg just noticed I'm in the front row of the Rausing Circle - will have to keep my eyes looking firmly ahead!
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 9, 2022 9:01:46 GMT
News from the Albert -
"It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We are truly honoured that Queen Elizabeth II was our Patron.
As a mark of respect for the Queen, all concerts and bookings at the Hall on 9 and 10 September have been cancelled."
That's tonight's Prom and the Last Night. Could the latter have been changed to a musical tribute to QE? Maybe that will follow in due course.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 9, 2022 17:17:43 GMT
Phew - when I started reading that, I thought our Vengerov gig had been cancelled. Again!
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 10, 2022 10:32:28 GMT
It could still be cancelled / postponed.
The date for Queen Elizabeth's funeral hasn't been set but I have read that 19 September is a potential date. I can't imagine the concert would proceed if that happens.
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 10, 2022 12:36:25 GMT
I note that the Albert is now closed from 9-16 September and all remaining Proms including the Last Night have been cancelled.
It would be great if they were to organise some kind of fitting musical tribute to the late Queen ...
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Post by julesd68 on Nov 5, 2022 17:14:29 GMT
I have two concerts to look forward to soon -
Bruckner 9 with the excellent Robin Ticciati and the LPO on Nov 30 - MartinT will be joining me for this and a glass or two ...
The Tallis Scholars at St John’s Smith Square which I have never been to, Dec 21.
These guys delivered one of the best performances I have ever seen at St Pauls to celebrate their 40th anniversary in 2013.
This concert will be an an "unusual seasonal celebration: the Five-voice Mass of William Byrd; and a selection of highly contrasting motets in praise of Christ and his Mother"
Should be fab.
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Post by MartinT on Nov 5, 2022 18:26:56 GMT
Looking forward to the Bruckner 9.
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Post by julesd68 on Dec 19, 2022 12:45:38 GMT
I am so looking forward to seeing The Tallis Scholars on Wednesday with an irresistible programme of early Church music including gems from Byrd, Gesualdo and others. Should be so beautiful in the grand Baroque setting of St John's Smith Square which I understand has a fine acoustic. Bring it on!
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 14, 2023 19:08:49 GMT
Really looking forward to seeing the highly rated Ukrainian pianist Anna Fedorova tackling Rach 3 tomorrow at the Barbican.
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Post by MartinT on Jan 14, 2023 19:25:50 GMT
Rach 3? Hope she's exercised her fingers. What a beast of a piano concerto!
Enjoy.
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 10, 2023 16:32:54 GMT
I have a reasonably busy concert schedule over the next few months including a trio of Mahler symphonies.
First up will be Mahler 3 with Paavo Järvi next Thursday which I'm rather excited about. First time hearing it live since the late 70's!
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Post by MartinT on Mar 10, 2023 17:12:38 GMT
I'll never forget Haitink's televised live performances of the 3rd. Magnificent.
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 10, 2023 17:36:40 GMT
From which year Martin? I see there are a few different ones on YouTube...
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Post by MartinT on Mar 10, 2023 19:00:48 GMT
I don't remember the exact year, but I think it was a fairly regular Christmas broadcast and I caught a few.
EDIT: I remember this one from 1983.
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 12, 2023 16:42:16 GMT
Am hoping to see the wonderful Ms Benedetti at the Buxton International Festival this summer with The English Concert.
The programme is ravishing - I've heard her play the Grosso Mogul before and it's fab-u-lous ...
F Geminiani Concerto Grosso in D minor, ‘La Follia’, H 143
A Vivaldi Violin Concerto in E flat major RV 257
A Corelli Concerto Grosso in B flat major, Op. 6 No. 5
A Vivaldi Violin Concerto in B minor RV 386
A Vivaldi Violin Concerto in D major, ‘Grosso Mogul’, RV 208.
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 15, 2023 9:08:01 GMT
Wow - so excited to have secured tickets for Benedetti at Buxton. Lovely venue and town to enjoy an afternoon in ... Will be booking afternoon tea as well!
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