Author: telboy2

Midnight mass

So for the second year running we were at the Cathedral to welcome in Christmas day. A busier way to do so and more of an event after the previous local less moving experiences.

So today we were four as EQ is sitting in Germany enjoying her own special version of Christmas. The Cardinal was leading (NB next Pope- you read it here first) and there was lots of music. Not quite as full as last year and a bit too much complicated Latin singing. Consensus was that it was not so good this year. I still enjoyed the atmosphere and John D words were stimulating.

 

More fun ahead.

The Messiah

As ever better late than never. Last weekend we made our usual trip to see in the Messiah performed and here are my thoughts.

As Joseph would say we have our traditions, and going each year is one of ours. Has become relatively easy in recent years as the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra has made The Messiah part of its regular season. It is difficult to be precise aboutWhich yearsThe betterThis years performance change be a good one.

All four soloists were strong and were able to sustain their voices.The Orpheus choir I think was about 140 strong and seemed to be enough to give sufficient volume to the choral music. The orchestra play some sections that I have not heard before which were beautiful and worthwhile to hear.

As ever, it was a lovely activity to listen to and see.

Next year which performance will we watch? We will be in London so will it be an opportunity to revisit the Royal Albert Hall to see the masters in action?

 

 

Take That

I never thought that I would going to see Take That, but it goes to show how the unexpected happens.

Murray came up with the suggestion, Sara jumped at it and I tagged along.

Three of the original members are still playing, and I must say I found them to be very professional and entertaining. I did not know all the music but enough to enjoy.
There were plenty of old recognisable tunes amongst the new ones. Lots people enjoyed themselves, Sara and Murray included.

So maybe another example of getting out and trying new and alternative things.