Soul Music - the Dream of Gerontius

It is a wonderful peice of music and I have had the privilege of singing it several times. So glad you enjoyed it.

Mishap will be thinking of you this week.

There's been some wonderful music on BBC this summer. I particularly enjoyed David Starkie's programmes on music and monarchy.

Thank you jane - I have been down in Devon for two days organising the funeral and clearing more stuff from his home. The funeral is next Friday. I will be glad when it is over.

Mishap

I remember hearing it at the Albert Hall many years ago - wonderful! I think it was the same night that I saw Jackie Du Pre playing the Elgar concerto.

Just listened to it and am in floods, I think the Angel always sets me off. It was one of the first classical pieces I bought as a teenager and was one of John's favourites pieces. We used to play it VERY loud. I have also sung it a couple of times. Not sure I am going to sleep much tonight.

Gally my heart goes out to you.

Oh gally, I don't know what to say, music is so powerful, isn't it? I hope you find some solace too.

Oh gally - it is certainly powerful stuff, but oh so beautiful. Remember the good times.

Where did you sing it? - there is something special about being inside the music as a performer - a whole different experience to being a listener. Did John sing in it too?

It is beautiful and touching, Gally.

Deedaa Did you really see/hear J du Pre in the flesh? That and the Dream of Gerontius must have been quite an experience!