the possibly accurate nowSun, 21 May 2006
[10:43] How about some classical music then...
Since we're on a bit of a classical binge at the moment we went to see the Lambeth Orchestra play last night. They're a community-based orchestra that "...pursue a policy of performing minor works of major composers and major works of minor composers...". The main reason that I wanted to go and see them is because they played one of my favourite pieces, Rachmaninovs Isle of the Dead. The complete playlist was:
It was a bit of an adventure getting down there, we had to catch two buses and navigate the so-called "bus interchange" at Brixton - holy crap. We eventually located our bus-stop and made it out in time to catch the concert. Whilst passing through Brixton I saw some interesting advertisements including one for faith healing! Perhaps next weekends outing? Unfortunately Shona is refusing to attend but I think it could be fun!
Anyway, the music was really good (much better than I was expecting) and we managed to get front row seats about three feet away from the orchestra. I really enjoyed the up close and personal feel of the whole thing but Shona didn't like being so close that she could hear the clanks, bangs, page-turning and snorting that an orchestra at work makes!
[Posted at: 21/05/2006 18:43]
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