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Post by Martin on Dec 14, 2012 19:03:45 GMT
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Post by John on Dec 15, 2012 12:24:57 GMT
Oh, that's the same day as Siobhan Owen's concert at Chessington.
But Siobhan's concert is in the afternoon. Just a 34 minute train ride and about 15 minutes walk between the two venues.
I wonder...... ;D
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Post by John on Dec 15, 2012 15:09:54 GMT
I still wonder (about my sanity sometimes  ) but I've booked anyway.  |
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Post by dazza on Dec 15, 2012 16:40:02 GMT
Me too John! I think quite a few of us may be making the trip over from Chessington! ;D
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Post by Martin on Jan 12, 2013 10:18:59 GMT
Hi John and Danielle
Enjoy the concert tonight and l look forward to the report!
Martin
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Post by John on Jan 13, 2013 13:32:21 GMT
It was a great evening and we saw more of Laura than I think any of us were expecting. There were four spots marked in the programme for Laura, but no indication of what she would be singing, so we thought it would probably be just four songs. For Laura's first appearance she sang 'The Last Rose of Summer', accompanied by pianist Susanna Macrae. She then went on to sing 'Down by the Salley Garden' and 'The Rose'. We were again treated to three songs in Laura's second spot: 'Ave Maria', 'Danny Boy' and 'Born Free', also with piano accompaniment. The stage was reset in the interval with the piano moved to the back, so we wondered if the programme had been changed and Laura wouldn't sing in the second half. But our fears proved to be unfounded; Laura came on again to sing 'I Vow to Thee My Country', 'White Cliffs of Dover' and 'Jerusalem', this time to recorded backing tracks. Laura's final number was a new song written for the Salvation Army, titled 'My Simple Prayer'. The Hendon Salvation Army Band was wonderful, and a brass ensemble Superbrass treated us to more amazing and enthusiastically played music. Superbrass joined the main band for the second half. Photography was not allowed in the concert, but we were fortunate to meet Laura in the foyer afterwards.  |
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Post by Martin on Jan 13, 2013 14:34:56 GMT
Hi John Thanks for the report and I am amazed to hear that Laura sang ten songs!!  I would normally expect five or six for this type of guest appearance. It sounds like a great evening with the bonus of meeting Laura afterwards. Pity I wasn't able to be there.  Martin |
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Post by gordon on Jan 13, 2013 19:50:27 GMT
Hi John,
Thanks for your report and the photo,glad you had a great evening.
Gordon
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) but I've booked anyway. 
I would normally expect five or six for this type of guest appearance.
