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BBC Proms.

(38 Posts)
merlotgran Fri 14-Jul-23 18:24:09

First night tonight at 7pm BBC2

I always look forward to the Proms and will watch as many as I can. A highlight of summer for me.

BlueSapphire Fri 14-Jul-23 18:27:42

I'll be joining you on the sofa tonight, merlotgran. I would love to go to some live ones as I did when I lived in London in the 60s, but as most of them are in the evenings, that's not possible. Wish they did a few matinee performances.

ixion Fri 14-Jul-23 19:08:55

A wonderfully relaxing evening, perfect after the excitement of this afternoon's tennis!

merlotgran Fri 14-Jul-23 19:19:22

Finlandia and a G&T. What more could a girl want! 🥳

Septimia Fri 14-Jul-23 19:21:15

"Finlandia" made a brilliant start to the programme and the proms season.

MrsKen33 Fri 14-Jul-23 20:27:19

A lot of talking. Some of it informative, but we are here for the music, which so far has been wonderful

ixion Fri 14-Jul-23 20:53:28

Well, thank you, Clive, for completely destroying the magic at the close of what was the most beautiful and breathtaking performance of the Grieg. Let us, please, savour the atmosphere and take in the audience appreciation and rapport between soloist, conductor and orchestra.

We don't need every minute filled by chatter and reference to Morecambe and Wise - again.

Thought I'd escaped the Wimbledon chit chat for once.

merlotgran Fri 14-Jul-23 21:03:00

I agree and what the hell were the audience doing clapping at the end of the first movement? The pained expressions between pianist and conductor said it all.

Foxygloves Fri 14-Jul-23 21:17:18

I hope Clive Myrie being ironic when he referred to tonight’s “conductress”
Any more fares please?

merlotgran Fri 14-Jul-23 21:25:34

Foxygloves

I hope Clive Myrie being ironic when he referred to tonight’s “conductress”
Any more fares please?

🤣🤣

merlotgran Fri 14-Jul-23 21:31:26

This doesn’t bode well for the rest of the season does it? 😂😢

I loved the clip of Sir Malcolm Sargent. Reminded me of my gran who was a huge fan.

ixion Sun 16-Jul-23 21:24:57

Anyone watching the Vivaldi on BBC4?
Interesting improvisation and yes, still clapping between concertos😳

grumppa Sun 16-Jul-23 21:44:03

I believe clapping between movements was the norm when composers such as Mozart and Vivaldi were active, and although it's not something I would do, I don't think it would bother me.

The padding in the studio between the music is something else.

merlotgran Sun 16-Jul-23 22:15:39

My problem with clapping between movements, especially in a concerto, is it breaks the spell when silence would be more appropriate.

It must surely be off putting for the soloists.

MiniMoon Sun 16-Jul-23 22:35:17

I watched because of Vivaldi's Four Seasons. I'm afraid that I didn't enjoy the improvisations between the movements. The Promenaders seemed to enjoy it though.

Luckygirl3 Mon 17-Jul-23 08:10:05

The dull and inane chit chat between items has reached new depths. So boring and so destructive of the mood. Who wants to hear Toksvig rabbiting on? What purpose does she serve?

Deedaa Mon 17-Jul-23 20:38:39

The clip of Malcolm Sargent reminded me of the days when the Flash Harry fans used to wave Flash packets instead of flags.

Dinahmo Mon 17-Jul-23 21:04:44

I thought that the performance was brilliant. I hadn't heard of Pekka Kuusisto but I've become a fan. I was amazed at how he managed to conduct and play the violin at the same time. The orchestra enjoyed it as well. Classical music does not need to stand still, mired in the past.

Greyduster Mon 17-Jul-23 21:18:54

I watched John Wilson conducting the fiendish Walton Partita for Orchestra and it was mesmerising. He has an amazing rapport with his musicians and they never fail to give wonderful performances whether they are playing serious classics or Hollywood greats.

ixion Fri 21-Jul-23 21:15:06

Anyone Promming tonight?

merlotgran Fri 21-Jul-23 21:25:29

Yes. I’m dog sitting a poorly old Jack Russell (Peggy’s brother) with an ear infection. He’s had his drops and is all ready for Beethoven!

nadateturbe Sun 06-Aug-23 21:07:57

MiniMoon

I watched because of Vivaldi's Four Seasons. I'm afraid that I didn't enjoy the improvisations between the movements. The Promenaders seemed to enjoy it though.

Just watched this. Enjoyed it all. Loved PK

merlotgran Sun 06-Aug-23 21:12:45

Watching Tchaikovsky’s 5th at the moment.

Fleurpepper Sun 06-Aug-23 21:18:07

Yes, same here. And the young pianist earlier was just amazing.

merlotgran Sun 06-Aug-23 21:39:26

Fleurpepper

Yes, same here. And the young pianist earlier was just amazing.

I’m going to watch Isata Kanneh-Mason on iPlayer because I had visitors earlier and they stayed just a little bit longer than I hoped they would 😩