last day of the Festival... It's a perfectly sunny day (finally) and the cathedral seems pretty clear of the Festival's equipment with both the Festival and cathedral teams working immediately after last night's concert to turn things around for the Festival Service.
And what a concert - Marie-Elisabeth's Dvorak was fantastic, and Alexander Shelley brilliantly contained the energy of the Rimsky-Korsakov. The performance was a big deal for both musicians, being Philharmonia debuts for both, and I remain a little surprised that no one from MEH's management were here to support her. In amongst sponsor meals and being present front-of-house for a few audience enquiries, I did not even have the opportunity to say hello to Jackie, Liane and Sara of The Passion. I knew that they were here and happy, and I have heard from people who were there how brilliant their event was (I went to Bristol to see it last year) but I regret not having the chance to go and say hello.
After starting the fireworks around 10.20, we then went for a late meal with Alexander Shelley, piling back to the Close in the wee hours.
We've had no email since about 5pm yesterday so there may be things yet that I'm not aware of...
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1 comment:
Still buzzing from last nights Cathedral concert, and for anyone that missed it (yes, there were empty seats!!!shame on you Lichfield), keep your eyes pealed for this conductor. Sir Simon should be looking over his shoulder. Richard, I certainly hope you can pursuade him back next year - an extraordinary talent, Best Rimsky performane i've heard in years.
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