Royal Albert Hall
Date: 10th August (Thursday), 7:30pm
Seats: Promming (Gallery)
Program: Peer Gynt - excerpts (Greig), Luonnatar (Sibelius), Karelia Suite (Sibelius), Cello Concerto in A Minor (Schumann), Symphony 'Mathis de Maler' (Hindemith)
Performers: Lise Davidsen (soprano), Alban Gerhardt (cello), BBC Philharmonic
Notes: Much better weather today, so cycled. Was a little disappointed, in that the program we looked at online had the first half in completely a different order, which meant we were looking forward to Peer Gynt just before interval. However, they started with it, but that's okay - it was fantastic! I love the feeling of a piece which I'm familiar with. Obviously I've played it before, but I can't actually remember where or when...
The 2 Sibelius pieces were pretty cool - I preferred the Karelia Suite as it didn't have any singing. I don't mind the singing, but I do like to understand what is being sung. The Karelia Suite also sounded weirdly familiar, but I don't think I've played it before...
The Cello Concerto was ace! The soloist was awesome without being over the top silly in his playing (although he did have a few issues with his spike not sticking to the podium thingy) and the Concerto was very nice. Quite lyrical but not too modern. The Hindemith on the other hand was pretty meh. It wasn't very exciting, and honestly, we were both just absorbing it from our spots on the floor rather than watching the orchestra. But it was nice enough. Some people did leave before the Hindemith though!
Prom #6 for us (#4 promming)... And I've already got my ticket for tonight (OKLAHOMA!!!), although el Husbando missed out and is going to have to queue for his ticket. Oh dear.
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