Just returned from a thrilling concert.
What did you enjoy most?
Tell us why you enjoyed it -Where you were thrilled by the sound of that cello in the concerto by Saint-Saens? ( I read that its a Giovanni Grancino 'cello made in 1695 - those low notes - wow) - Most people were bowled over by Hannah Robert's playing. My hands were sore from clapping at the end.
Nancy Clampton said that she'd pay £20 just to hear that piece over again.
And wasn't the oboe player fantastic! - She (Rachael Clegg) is playing Concerto for Oboe by Vaughan Williams next concert on Thursday November 15th. It's great watching someone playing as though she would gladly die playing her heart out.
Douglas Boyd made every piece special by conducting with everything he's got (a friend couldn't take her eyes off his bum I understand) something the rest of the orchestra pick up on (except one or two ! ! yes we noticed!)
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This will encourage others to come to future concerts!
Tell others what they missed!
And how can we support the orchestra?
Geoff
Thursday, 4 October 2007
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6 comments:
hi I too thought the concert was exceptional.
Liked the cello concerto best because it was so emotional and lively - really tugged at the heart strings
Hi Geoff,
I've just been on your blog, thank you for your lovely comments! We have a rehearsal this evening so I will print out and circulate it. I'm sure all the musicians will be flattered by your encouragement, though Dougie (our conductor) might blush at your partner's comments!
I look forward to seeing you at the next concert.
Best wishes,
Rhiannon
Manchester Camerata
So where do Manchester Camerata hang out and on what nights?
Paul V
Paul V,
Click on the "Manchester Camerata tonight to go to their website.
They come to Ulverston roughly every six weeks.
They're a class act weel sorth timing your visit to Ulverston to coincide.
Maybe see you there!
As the friend who made the comment about Douglas Boyd's energetic conducting of the Mozart I am embarassed by the publication of such a trivial remark.
Please accept that I was thrilled by the dramatic conducting of the rather boring piece of music rather than any particular part of his anatomy. The hard work of all the orchestra was greatly appreciated.
The first piece set the mood beautifully for the cello and that swept me away to a wonderful place. I will be attending the November concert and hope for another similar experience.
Thanks to everyone in the Manchester Camerata.
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