A stunning Prom

Morning service went OK and I practised. I had a long chat to Barry Stronge -his wife has goine into a care home. Visited Grandma and took Louise to the station. Dropped off wedding music at Adrian's and sent out the music list. Evensong was from St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh. Wrote provincial councillor's report. Watched on BBC4 an amazing prom by the Simon Bolivar youth orchestra of Venezuela. Shostakovich 10, Bernstein and Latin American dances played with such gusto and intensity. Most impressed by the 26 year old conductor who spoke of humility!

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Edward said…
I expect you are aware that the conductor, Gustavo Dudamel, is slated to be Esa-Pekka Salonen's successor in L.A. Pretty impressive for such a young musician!
20 August 2007 at 23:52
John the organist said…
LA will LOVE Gustavo! He is described as a lighning conductor! He is AMAZING and so nice and humble and at the service of the composer! Let's hope he doesn't change!
21 August 2007 at 05:17
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