We picked up David and Valerie and headed off to The Derngate to see Russian Masters performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The journey there was straightforward, but parking near the Theatre was a nightmare – even the multi-storey was full! Eventually, we found a space in a nearby street, but I think if we hadn’t spotted that single space, we might still be there looking! As expected the Theatre was packed in readiness for an afternoon of familiar Russian classical pieces – and the Royal Philharmonic didn’t disappoint, as they played their way through a great selection of familiar tunes including:
Borodin Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2
Mussorgsky A Night on the Bare Mountain
Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol
Khachaturian Spartacus Suite No.2: Adagio
Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture
Then it was off to the very familiar Thornhill Arms for some Sunday Nosebag!
Massive portions (as usual), and in the hour-and-a-half we were there it went from ‘busy’ to ‘heaving’ – and that’s always a good sign!
Good music, good friends and good food – a perfect end to the weekend!
I got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!
My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together with a fondness for the art of writing seemed to be the perfect combination to contribute a few words to the online community.
But I’m no Samuel Pepys! If you’re looking for deep and meaningful comments on a variety of subjects, then you’ve arrived at the wrong site! I only pen for pleasure!
On average, my posts appear about twice per month, covering family & friends, cinema visits, eating out, holiday experiences and techy stuff. Oh, and as this is my hobby, there’s no sponsored links nor adverts here – it’s all done with love!
I hope you find it enjoyable, interesting and occasionally, even helpful!
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