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Post by Admin on Feb 21, 2012 22:22:16 GMT
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John
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Post by John on Mar 13, 2012 20:06:53 GMT
I have just booked for this.  It's only five miles up the road for me. |
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Post by Admin on Mar 13, 2012 20:25:01 GMT
I may see you there John, just need to sort a few things out first but it seems quite simple on the train. I was supposed to be on holiday during this but that has been cancelled now so I have the date free. This concert is also the day before Laura's birthday  Dazza |
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Graham
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Post by Graham on Mar 13, 2012 23:24:03 GMT
Excellent, bought my ticket a while back, definitely see you John and hopefully Dazza too  |
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John
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Post by John on Jun 11, 2012 21:44:33 GMT
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Graham
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Post by Graham on Jun 12, 2012 13:07:27 GMT
Hi John, Many thanks for posting the concert programme, looks good to me Looking forward to meeting up on Saturday Graham |
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Post by Admin on Jun 13, 2012 21:41:44 GMT
Thanks for posting the programme John.
I am looking forward to meeting up with you both on Saturday, the weather forecast seems to be looking a bit brighter, fingers crossed it stays that way!
Dazza
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gordon
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Post by gordon on Jun 14, 2012 9:57:31 GMT
I hope everyone going to the concert has an enjoyable evening, the rain holds off and you get to meet Laura.
Gordon
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Graham
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Post by Graham on Jun 15, 2012 20:14:10 GMT
Thanks Gordon, everything is crossed for decent weather ;D
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Graham
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Post by Graham on Jun 15, 2012 22:36:05 GMT
Slight change to the programme. Looks like we will definitely be seeing Laura in the second half, John ;D
Concert Programme:
ROSSINI – The Barber of Seville: Overture – RPO
VERDI – Rigoletto: La donna e mobile – James Edwards
TRADITIONAL arr. Hawes – The Last Rose of Summer – Laura Wright
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS – The Lark Ascending – RPO & Clio Gould
BACH arr. Schneider – Bist du bei mir – Laura Wright
PUCCINI – Tosca: E Lucevan le stele – James Edwards
TCHAIKOVSKY – Eugene Onegin: Polonaise – RPO
VERDI – La Traviata: Brindisi – Laura Wright & James Edwards
- 75 minute invterval –
GLINKA – Ruslan & Lyudmila: Overture – RPO
BERNSTEIN – West Side Story: Balcony Scene – Laura Wright & James Edwards
TRADITIONAL arr. Baker – Danny Boy – Laura Wright
SAINT-SAENS – Danse Macabre – RPO
MORRICONE arr. Bateman – Nella Fantasia – James Edwards
ELGAR – Enigma Variations: Nimrod – RPO
WOOD – Fantasia on British Sea songs: Hornpipe – RPO
PARRY arr. Baker – Jerusalem – Laura Wright
PUCCINI – Turandot: Nessun dorma – James Edwards
HOLST – I Vow To Thee My Country – Laura Wright & James Edwards
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Post by Admin on Jun 17, 2012 14:22:02 GMT
Well, where to begin with this one? I have never been to a concert quite like it. With the threat of a downpour all week I had come well prepared but as the start of the concert drew near things started to clear up and everything was set for an enjoyable evening. It soon became apparent that all was not well, they had stopped letting people in although we were already inside. An ambulance arrived to tend to a medical emergency with a member of the audience. The concert was delayed for 90 minutes which forced them to amend the programme with no interval, quite understandable in the circumstances. I am only going by memory so this may not be accurate, but this is the amended concert programme… The Barber of Seville: Overture – Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Rigoletto: La donna e mobile – James Edwards The Last Rose of Summer – Laura Wright The Lark Ascending – RPO & Clio Gould Brindisi – Laura Wright & James Edwards West Side Story: Balcony Scene (Tonight) – Laura Wright & James Edwards Danny Boy – Laura Wright Nessun Dorma – James Edwards Time To Say Goodbye – Laura Wright & James Edwards Not long after the concert started the heavens opened up as British Summertime decided to introduce himself, it was only a small stage and this forced a rearrangement of the orchestra as the string players had to move backwards to stop their expensive instruments getting wet. During this James Edwards led the audience into a rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ for Laura who is celebrating her birthday today (17th June) Despite the set backs, the music being performed was absolutely wonderful and of the highest quality. We were treated to The Barber Of Seville from the orchestra, and the beautiful Lark Ascending with a violin solo from Clio Gould being one of the highlights. Both Laura and James were superb and they performed a few duets together including Tonight from West Side Story, Brindisi & Time to Say Goodbye. Brindisi was absolutely stunning and probably the highlight of the concert for me! Laura finished her set with an absolutely beautiful rendition of Danny Boy before the finale of Time to Say Goodbye. Laura was absolutely stunning and it was different seeing her performing opera arias like Brindisi to her usual repertoire but she was fantastic and I think that her voice is quite suited to them. I would definitely like to hear more in the future, Laura said afterwards she enjoyed performing them too. I asked Laura earlier in the week if it would be possible to meet her and so after the concert, she spotted us and gestured us over to the side of the stage. It was so lovely to meet her again and we gave her the birthday card from everyone too which she loved. After a disappointing start under sad circumstances it turned out to be quite an enjoyable evening, I just hope that the poor individual who was taken to hospital turned out to be ok. We weren't able to take photos during the concert but here are a few from before. I didn't have the chance to take photos of Laura afterwards, but others did.    Dazza |
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Post by classna on Jun 17, 2012 15:23:36 GMT
Thanks for the report Darren,great pics,such a beautiful venue befitting the artist.Laura's star sure has risen which is well deserved.Love the forum and am enjoying looking through the posts.
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wrapo
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Post by wrapo on Jun 17, 2012 15:38:30 GMT
Thanks for your review, Darren. Must have a bit frustrating to begin with. But sounds to have been a wonderful performance by our wonderful Laura. A wonderful showplace for her beautiful voice. thanks again
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gordon
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Post by gordon on Jun 17, 2012 21:34:50 GMT
Hi Dazza,
Thanks for your report and the photos. Glad the concert took place in spite of the weather and that you were able to meet Laura afterwards.
Gordon
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John
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Post by John on Jun 17, 2012 22:04:03 GMT
Thanks for your report Dazza. It was indeed a night to remember; sadly not all for good reasons. Although the concert was shortened and somewhat disrupted by the weather, we still enjoyed some wonderful music. Laura was of course the star of the show and her performance in the Brindisi duet was also the highlight for me. She was spectacular. Here are some of my photos Another view of the setting  Laura with her card   Some views of the spectacular firework display to end the evening    |
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