From the "i's" TV page: BBC Proms 21 Olivier Latry ... performs key organ works ..., while the Scottish Chamber Orchestra perform an evening of Mozart. Wouldn't it be better if he played before the SCO struck up?
M. Latry is indeed a most excellent player (and a very nice bloke).
He was the guest at a Cathedral Organists' conference we were at in Truro about 25 years ago, and was concluding his recital with an improvisation (a speciality at which he particularly shines).
David and I had been to Helston earlier in the day, when the "Furry Dance" was on, and when the chaps were asked for a tune on which Olivier would improvise, David suggested the Floral Dance, which we'd been hearing all afternoon.
It was quickly scribbled down on a scrap of paper, and duly, very cleverly, improvised upon.
Many years ago we were at a service in a small local church with Carlo Curley "presiding" at the organ. We got to the Gloria - a simple congregational setting - of which he made a totally disastrous start (I'd say "a pig's ear" but don't want to frighten present company), stopped then threw up his hands, said, "Sorry, folks" with a smile, and off we went again.
Dunno about Mr Baker, but M Latry can outplay any orchestra...
We went to a Prom which included a piece for organ and orchestra by James MacMillan: "A Scotch Bestiary". The soloist was Wayne Marshall who had premiered it the year before, and in my opinion he did outplay the orchestra rather than partner it. Conversely the soloist in last night's Poulenc Concerto managed IMO to get a good balance.
Many years ago we were at a service in a small local church with Carlo Curley "presiding" at the organ. We got to the Gloria - a simple congregational setting - of which he made a totally disastrous start (I'd say "a pig's ear" but don't want to frighten present company), stopped then threw up his hands, said, "Sorry, folks" with a smile, and off we went again.
Another tangential anecdote... That brought back a memory of Carlo Curley as the guest performer at the inauguration of a large electronic church organ near here, quite a long time ago. The abiding memory of the occasion has been reduced to something like the sound an MRI scanner makes, as discussed in another thread - seemingly interminable, deafening roaring and pounding. I have no musical memory of the occasion. (BT - the church ended up being sold by the Presbyterians to a Baptist congregation, complete with organ).
According to a headline in the Washington Post, William and Mary will require coronavirus vaccine before start of fall semester. A little further reading informs those of us who didn't know that William and Mary is (are?) a college.
"We regret to inform you that your train has been cancelled. This is due to leaves on the line and furthermore to said leaves still being attached to the tree".
I can think of worse things to be given than New Zealand. It's got beautiful scenery, heavenly wine and a sensible Prime Minister - what's not to like?
Earlier this year, nearly eight Class 769 trains were launched, and the Pacer trains were withdrawn from service this summer.
Nearly eight trains? Somebody cannot count? Or were the trains lauched so quickly that they lost track? Or train no. 8 doesn't yet have an engine fitted, and the passengers need to push?
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That's a hell of a lot of Lycra.
He was the guest at a Cathedral Organists' conference we were at in Truro about 25 years ago, and was concluding his recital with an improvisation (a speciality at which he particularly shines).
David and I had been to Helston earlier in the day, when the "Furry Dance" was on, and when the chaps were asked for a tune on which Olivier would improvise, David suggested the Floral Dance, which we'd been hearing all afternoon.
It was quickly scribbled down on a scrap of paper, and duly, very cleverly, improvised upon.
Many years ago we were at a service in a small local church with Carlo Curley "presiding" at the organ. We got to the Gloria - a simple congregational setting - of which he made a totally disastrous start (I'd say "a pig's ear" but don't want to frighten present company), stopped then threw up his hands, said, "Sorry, folks" with a smile, and off we went again.
Another tangential anecdote... That brought back a memory of Carlo Curley as the guest performer at the inauguration of a large electronic church organ near here, quite a long time ago. The abiding memory of the occasion has been reduced to something like the sound an MRI scanner makes, as discussed in another thread - seemingly interminable, deafening roaring and pounding. I have no musical memory of the occasion. (BT - the church ended up being sold by the Presbyterians to a Baptist congregation, complete with organ).
Yup, the ferry docks but they don't drive off because they're waiting for the purple light to show.
Er?
Is it for 2022?
Alas, Mary II died in 1694. aged only 32, of a particularly acute form of smallpox, but it was to be a century later before a vaccine was developed...
Alternative history is Fun. Supposing Mary had lived to a greater age, and had offspring, why - we might still be ruled by an Orange!
As you were - please carry on...
Yes. But I was thinking more in terms of a "Great Rail Journey" being a "river cruise"!!!
Fortunately, it turns out I’d missed the last word “residency”.
Very painful ... but one has visions of contortions, too!
Late but... personally I was wondering why tulips need a holiday? 🌷
It's a hard life being a tulip
The homes – a quarter of which will be affordable – include houses, maisonettes, and flats...
My italics. Presumably the other 75% will be out of everyone's price range?
Nearly eight trains? Somebody cannot count? Or were the trains lauched so quickly that they lost track? Or train no. 8 doesn't yet have an engine fitted, and the passengers need to push?
I know that rainfall is getting heavier, but amphibious trains seem a bit OTT...