Prokofiev and Dutilleux

Liz off to Ireland on train and ferry to sing at Christ Church and St Mary's cathedral with her godson Daniel Beach - staying with Ann Marie and returning Tuesday. House very quiet. Swam 24 and to St George's hospital. Saw Samantha audiologist and am to have new aids - one behind ear in left and with hearing loop. Have lost upper frequencies in both ears so cannot hear s and t so miss jokes if spoken fast. At least this will encourage me to wear the aids more. Picked up swim stuff and home in good time but man came to fit aerial extension at 2. Now have proper aerial connection in dining room so new TV can be installed. Caught up on Proms - Martinu flute sonata, Daphnis with score (end) University challenge. At hall in time for excellent intro with 3 LSO musicians violin, flute and trumpet. People asking after Liz and chatted to several people including Charles (long white beard) and choral conductor of deaf choir in Essen. Excellent concert Gergiev conducting Prokofiev 1 and 5 and Dutilleux Le Songe des arbres and Slava's fanfare. Interesting colours including crotales and cymbalon - interesting score. Buses to Acton. Slept 5 hours and damp. Took Ciarán to Acton park playround and children's centre and lunch at the cafe. Sun came out.

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