Merlin

Swam 38 so good to be back! Busy at work. To chorus to rehearse for Merlin recording. Heard end of Roussel Symphony in G minor from Prom and Daphnis and Chloe suite no. 2. Friday Liz went to Louise's so she could go to baby opera on Saturday morning. Prom on TV featured Bruch voilin concerto. Saturday 14th to Cadogan Hall for Bach day Brandenburgs but found it sold out so returned home to listen. To Vespers and Mass for Assumption - no organ or cantor! Missed Bach organ prom but enjoyed the Bach orchestral arrangements on BBC2 conducted by Andrew Litton.
Sunday Dennis had arrived late Saturday. To Coulsdon and hymns to Mary - I missed off last verse of one! David was there. Quick coffee and then train from Norwood Junction to London Bridge. Had time to read the play and Southwark cathedral sale where I got a leather credit card holder for £2.50. Dennis was late for the play at the Globe having been to see Ciarán. Excellent production of King Henry IV part 1 even funnier than Part 2. To Tate Modern members room for tea and cake and Liz joined us. Visited the Exposed exhibition. Went on a cruise on the river to St Katharine's dock - a lovely evening. Saw a tall ship and cruisers coming into dock and lovely calzone at Zizzi's. Bus and train home and Dennis went home to Burnley. A delightful day!

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