Wednesday 10 October 2007

BBC Proms 19 August 2007

Did you see the proms on Sunday 19 August 2007? If not, you missed a treat. This was truly inspirational. Gustavo Dudamel conducts the Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela. Here are some reviews on the BBC website. Here are some YouTube extracts:

Shostakovich - Symphony Nº 10 2nd movement

The interval discussion

Interview with Gustavo Dudamel

Moncayo - "Huapango"

Márquez - Danzón Nº 2

Bernstein Symphonic Dances (West Side Story) Part I

Bernstein Symphonic Dances (West Side Story) Part II

Bernstein - Symphonic Dances (West Side Story) Part III

Encores in Venezuelan colours

Monday 1 October 2007

Beacon Fell

Here is a picture of Mum's dog Daisy at the top of Beacon Fell! More photos can be seen here.