Royal Albert Hall
Date: 24th July (Monday), 7:30pm
Seats: Rausing Circle W, Row 1, Seat 154/155
Program: National Anthem, Overture 'Le carnaval Romain' (Berlioz), Piano Concerto in A Minor (Schumann), Overture 'Cockaigne (In London Town)' (Elgar), Facade, Suite No. 1 and 2 - Popular Song (Walton), The Perfect Fool (Holst), On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring (Delius), The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Britten)
Notes: This Prom was to recreate Malcolm Sargent's 500th Prom, to mark 50 years since his death. It was very cool, in the beginning of the concert, to stand with the rest of the Hall and sing the National Anthem with the full orchestra. Such a great mood.
I wasn't familiar with much of the music in tonight's concert, but it was a lovely concert. Being in the first row was really great to be able to have a good view with no obstructions! The Schumann was pretty great, quite laid back and simple with lovely melodies. I also particularly enjoyed the Walton, it was very fun and playful to listen to! I'll definitely be listening to it again tomorrow. I did know the Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, of course, and it was great to hear it again!
Prom #3 for this season, done and dusted! Tomorrow El Husbando is going to Prom the concert featuring Holst's Planets, but I've got a book event to go to instead which I am very excited for! I'll report back on that one tomorrow!
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