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Post by Admin on Feb 21, 2012 22:29:04 GMT
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gordon
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Post by gordon on Jul 14, 2012 23:01:08 GMT
Hi All,
Have just returned from a great eveniing with Laura.Will post a report within the next day.
Gordon
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gordon
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Post by gordon on Jul 15, 2012 18:18:57 GMT
Hi Everyone,
Here as promised is my report from yesterday.
PART ONE
I arrived in Thaxted mid afternoon and found the place to be very quiet. As the concert was not due to start until 8pm I had plenty of time to kill so I visited Poppy's Tea Room. I found it well deseved its award as Winner Best Tea Shop in Essex 2011-12.I then returned to my car and shortly after Graham arrived telling me that Dazza was unable to make it. As it was still over 2 hours before the concert we crossed to the church and could hear Laura rehearsing from outside. Shortly after Laura's mother came out and she told us she was off to get a coffee for Laura from the pub across the road. She chatted to us for a while and a little later Graham and I also visited The Swan for a pre concert drink.The church doors were open at 7pm and at that time we bought our programmes and took our seats. As chance would have it we were seating opposite each other in the fifth row of the centre knave with a good view of the stage.
THE CONCERT
The concert was entiltled A Garland of Englsh Song as Laura and her accompanying musicians had chosen a programme of music that spans more than 400 years of English song.The musicans were;
Simon Lole Piano
Katie Holt Cello
Maria Camahort Guitar.
After an intoduction Laura took to the stage wearing a blackjumpsuit with bling[as described by Laura].
The songs for the first half were as follows;
Let the Bright Seraphin
Flow my Tears
In Darkness Let me Dwell
Where the Bee sucks
Lacrimea Guitar solo Maria Camahort
Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes
O Waly waly
Down by the Salley Gardens
An Evening Hymm
Thoughout the concert Laura sang without a microphone and only used one during intoductions as she said her speaking voive was not as loud as her singing one.
More to follow.
Gordon
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gordon
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Post by gordon on Jul 15, 2012 22:49:12 GMT
PART TWO
During the 25 minute interval Graham and I enjoyed coffe and home made cake prior to the second half.Before Laura returned to the stage an announcent was made that no photography was allowed.I had already used my camera during the first half but Laura told me afterwards that someone had been filming the concert and this had led to the announcement.Laura wore the same outfit in this half and the songs were as follows;
The Song of the Shadows
Linden Lea
Dream Valley
Pretty Ring Time
Sleep
Farewell to Stromness Piano solo Simon Lole
Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal
The Last Rose of Summer
The Lamb
I Vow to Thee my Country
Laura and the Musicans returned for a final bow to prolonged applause and comments of approval from the audience.
AFTERWARDS
Although the concert had attracted a large audience it had not been a sellout and only a few remained behind to meet Laura so we had not long to wait. Whilst Graham was having his programme and cds signed Steve Abbott appeared and although he had to rush off we exchanged greetings and he said he would be coming to Laura's London Concert on 14th Sept.
Graham and I had our photos taken with Laura and she kindly posed for some more on her own.We thanked her for a very enjoyable evening and before she left we told her that we had front row seats for her Ipswich concert on 13th Sept.
Photos from the concert will follow soon.
Gordon
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Graham
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Post by Graham on Jul 16, 2012 12:31:54 GMT
Hi all, Well, what can I say that hasn't already been said in Gordon's excellent report on Saturday nights Thaxted concert? The honest answer is very little except thanks Gordon! What I will say is that Laura performed beautifully and treated us to a lovely variety of music and songs, some new and some not so new! I am sure you would like to see some pictures taken before and during the concert so I have posted Gordon's excellent photos on his behalf... Thaxted Parish Church       Graham |
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Post by Graham on Jul 16, 2012 12:43:34 GMT
I didn't take any photos during the concert but here are a few of my efforts.     Many thanks to Gordon for keeping a steady hand!  Cheers, Graham |
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Post by Admin on Jul 16, 2012 22:10:41 GMT
Thanks Gordon and Graham for the excellent reports and photos, I am so sorry that I couldn't make it in the end! Sounds like it was a fantastic concert!
Dazza
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Graham
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Post by Graham on Jul 17, 2012 17:56:34 GMT
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Post by Martin on Jul 18, 2012 19:29:52 GMT
Hi Gordon Thanks for the report and photos. I am now looking forward to seeing Laura in August and September. See you soon.  Martin |
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