The organist librarian

Swam, Mass, Liz back from Acton after 3 nights away, Henry came to play. He is standing well and trying the stairs!  Tredici sang well at St Giles and interesting to hear Ola Gjelo and Gretchaninov. Nice to see Philip and James. Nice walk up Lamb's Conduit Street to Foundling museum to see Thomas Hardmore's paintings and original scores of the Water music. Delicious cake and tea in the cafe. To St John's practice as I will be there tomorrow, Sunday evening and Advent carols. 

Bus, tubes and bus to Ally Pally and arrived early so time for a pint of John Smiths and crisps. Colin played superbly and I sat with David and Sylvia Dibbs in front row - the projection on the screens worked well. He announced his programme as organ had not been in good state. Bach, Gordon Jacob, Scarlatti, Buxtehude, Karg-Elert, Langlais, Franck, Vierne and Yon - he used some lovely softer Willis stops especially the flutes. Well worth the trip and for students it is free! Home in 1 hour 15 minutes - just lucky with buses and train.