Tag Archives: Bruch

Prom 37

Posted on August 20, 2010 by vhk10

Others in the family got to this Prom, with the BBC Philharmonic conducted by Gianandrea Noseda. It was rather a mixed bag but went down well. After the overture to La Forza del Destino, there was the novelty of Dallapiccola’s … Continue reading →

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Venter puellae baiulat

Posted on December 11, 2007 by vhk10

I hadn’t come across this Latin verb before, but it turned up in the text of A solis ortus cardine. We sang a ‘standard’ selection of verses at various points during the Advent carol service. (I am relieved it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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how I got into Prom 71

Posted on September 21, 2006 by vhk10

I only just made it to the Royal Albert Hall (the RPO and Daniele Gatti) in time thanks to a delayed train. Having arrived after the concert had sold out, I was prepared to be disappointed and had a reserve … Continue reading →

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