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Last Night of the Proms

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phoenix Sat 12-Sept-20 20:14:03

Watching, but feel a bit sad, the (necessary) gaps between members of the orchestra, plus lack of audience make for a very different Proms.

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merlotgran Sat 12-Sept-20 20:19:36

I'm determined to enjoy it despite whatever measures have had to be taken to comply with Covid regulations. I have to say the bassoonist looks very cool and trendy!

As Richard Cole has just said, 'What a joy to be able to hear live music again.'

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GrannyLaine Sat 12-Sept-20 20:21:15

Me too Phoenix, Last Night without the audience is a bit of a lame duck. Himself has just taken charge and changed channels.

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merlotgran Sat 12-Sept-20 20:49:51

Eye oop! DH has perked up and put down his fishing magazine.

Nicola Benedetti has just walked on. grin

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Callistemon Sat 12-Sept-20 20:59:06

DH just woke up.

This is just lovely - The Lark Ascending.
I'm enjoying the scenery too.

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Iam64 Sat 12-Sept-20 21:02:14

I'd forgotten but switched on just as Lark Ascending was starting. I love the lead violinists dress and hair, she looks great. Sorry to be superficial she's obviously a very talented violinist.

Isn't it strange though, with no audience. Theres something particularly sad about Last Night in this pandemic

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MawB2 Sat 12-Sept-20 21:04:47

That final top note is magical!

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Callistemon Sat 12-Sept-20 21:05:10

I'm finding it very poignant and atmospheric.

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Iam64 Sat 12-Sept-20 21:12:28

Jerusalem is one of my all time favourites. Not this arrangement though. Oh good, they plan to sing the trad version later

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Callistemon Sat 12-Sept-20 21:14:12

I love the Sea Songs too

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flopen Sat 12-Sept-20 21:14:25

What a truly awful rendition of Jerusalem.

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arosebyanyothername Sat 12-Sept-20 21:15:15

Hear hear!

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Grannybags Sat 12-Sept-20 21:20:53

I agree flopen Really terrible

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Callistemon Sat 12-Sept-20 21:21:02

My goodness, the piper's fingers are moving fast!

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merlotgran Sat 12-Sept-20 21:21:14

Callistemon

I love the Sea Songs too

Oh the hornpipe without the audience though. sad

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merlotgran Sat 12-Sept-20 21:21:55

Ditto to Jerusalem.

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GrandmaKT Sat 12-Sept-20 21:23:09

I agree! Had to turn the volume down. I think the presenter's dress is absolutely beautiful.

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merlotgran Sat 12-Sept-20 21:32:15

A valiant effort but how sad it all feels.

Bloody Covid!! angry

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Callistemon Sat 12-Sept-20 21:32:32

I like the traditional music from Scotland, Wales and N Ireland.

I hope too, that Dalia Stasevska will have another chance to conduct at Last Night of the Proms under more normal circumstances.

Her big moment and she is doing a wonderful job!

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arosebyanyothername Sat 12-Sept-20 21:34:41

Turned the volume right up for the finale

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MawB2 Sat 12-Sept-20 21:36:11

I hate this bloody virus! ?????

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Callistemon Sat 12-Sept-20 21:37:01

I think the presenter's dress is absolutely beautiful.
Katie Derham - We should see more of her.

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grannyqueenie Sat 12-Sept-20 21:37:03

Yes it is different, but I am loving it!

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Oopsminty Sat 12-Sept-20 21:37:10

I think it's wonderful

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MiniMoon Sat 12-Sept-20 21:42:14

I actually enjoyed the new version of Jerusalem.
Here's the traditional song, all together now...

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