Royal Albert Hall
Date: 9th August (Wednesday), 7:00pm
Seats: Promming (Gallery)
Program: Ballad of Heroes (Britten), Cello Concerto (Elias), Jehova, quam multi sunt hostes mei (Purcell, arr. Elgar), Enigma Variations (Elgar)
Performers: Leonard Elschenbroich (cello - substitute), Toby Spence (tenor), Henry Waddington (bass - substitute), BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Notes: Today's weather was awful... So lining up in the pouring rain, even for 10 minutes, was unpleasant. That meant that I went straight upstairs when I arrived and met Husbando inside in the spot I picked. Lots of time for dinner before the concert though, thankfully.
The Britten was very cool - the only thing that was disappointing about it was that I couldn't tell what the words were. I could only tell that it was in English! The cello concerto was a BBC commission, and a world premiere... So it was very modern. To be honest, I have trouble with modern music - I just can't get into it. Not logical, lyrical enough for me, I guess.
After interval was the Purcell, which was okay. Then, the main reason we were there - the Enigma Variations! I love this piece, but hadn't heard all the variations before! They were so fantastic, and I especially loved watching the lead violinist. She got really, really into it, which was fantastic to watch. What a great performance.
Prom #5 for us (#3 promming)... And we've got plans to go to #33 and #35 (and #34 if I can manage it too!). Lots of promming this week!
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