The organist librarian

To art and I took some flowers and small statues for all to draw. I spent time drawing hands, feet and faces. A lovely film of Tortelier taking a masterclass on Bach cello suites. The B minor Mass conducted by George Christie did not please me. Gaps between movements, no understanding of the text, oboes far too loud, little joy - this is sublime music -why so uninvolved and poorly balanced? I went to the EE shop but the problem is my old Blackberry so a new Doro has been ordered. Found my SA passport for US visa but did not find Bruce's carpentry book. Saw the Sopers, Rossas and Eleanor at the concert. Drunk next to Liz drinking wine. 

Posted parcel to Jersey and returned incorrect frame for graduation photo. I was early at Charing Cross so went to see the Titians in the National Gallery. Met at Starbucks Octave group - first meeting. 6 came and John organised it. Looked at the Buddhist laon terracotta in British museum then to Friends house off St Martin's Lane to see slides of "objective" art  and a video of dancers. Liked the Leonardo and Blake and Chartres but not the Sphinx. No story, just the face trying to express the divine through the human. It is was well done but we could have talked about how objective art can be. Interesting lady who is Orthodox and works at Trinity Hospice. Decided to come home and joined up for  meetups so I can post my events. Practised with the boys while Liz and Julie dealt with the confirmation candidates who were enrolled at Mass. Vaughan girls sang Vaughan Williams and Terry Mass very well. Fr Paolo on good form. Gave mosaic to Fr Michael who is moving to Chelsea. ...