The organist librarian

Played Dad's Bishopthorpe suite composed 2 Aug 1994, adagio from Elgar cello concerto and Thiman's Postlude on Harwood's Thornbury. At communion I improvised on Amazing grace as Fr Charles Bradshaw spoke about Newton and showed us a bracelet which was the price of a young slave. Quite shocking. He also brought a 1200 year old cross and ancient Chiro oil lamp and a crucifix made from the tree Argentine Bishop crashed into. I was warmly welcomed back by several members of the congregation. Death cafe was as always very interesting and I raised the issue of preparing children and also how family occasions bring back so many happy memories.Liz went to prom and I listened in and watched Antiques roadshow. Back to mosaic and Balham library to get scores. The shelves are in such a mess. It is pot luck but I found 4! My first prom this season Benvenuto Cellini chorus having a ball. Hard to follow miniature score in the gallery gloom! Good to see friends again and James Shirras o...

Swam 18. To West Norwood to collect repaired coat and cassock which is 30 years old and has a new scarlet lining. Painted still life of 4 bottles at art using my paints. To Notting Hill Dr Shiekh Ramzy gave a very rambling talk on Rumi and we also heard from a student who had been to Palestine. To Royal Academy summer exhibition and it was so much more pleasant than on Friends day. Met Tamar and her aunt. Had salad and tea in Keeper's House. To ENO and sorted out tickets for Pearl Fishers! We sat in dress circle row A at the side. Spectacular production by Terry Gwilliam with some stunning singing especially the chorus and principals. Morgan Pearse made the most of his scene and a spectacular falling death!