Friday, August 24, 2007

Baroque’n’roll...

Playlist
Yes – Commercial Countdown (Jukebox Playlist)
Stamitz – Symphonies Vol 2

Tonight some lovely baroque music with the good Dr Prog....

Played by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and starring violinist Chiara Banchini and the 6’7” counter-tenor (dude sings like a lady) Andreas Scholl...


...we were delighted by the programme which included Concerto Grossi by Corelli, Geminiani and Scarlatti, and three pieces by Vivaldi, a violin concerto, a cantata and his famous setting of Stabat Mater...

Then, a quick dash to nephew Craig’s 21st birthday party where his entire extended family celebrated along with his friends from school and university including his girlfriend Allanah (our first sighting of her despite Craig having been with her for around 2 years)...

Since I was driving, I had the dubious honour of ferrying everyone home and making sure Craig’s presents left the venue and made it to a safe house for collection at a later date...

A good time was had by all and I even had a couple of jigs to the wonderful sounds of Girls Aloud and the Sugababes...

Highlight of the Day : Baroque’n’roll...

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