London Concert Advice

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Yes, well, perhaps the other way round then, going downhill. I should add that I have run 4 marathons and countless half-marathons. I think I could still do the run (uphill).

[french frank]

None of which, of course, is off topic as it's just an excuse to regret that Richard won't have the opportunity to visit St George's Bristol (Stephen Hough on Saturday, Angela Hewitt on the 19th, Victoria Mullova on the 22nd - not to mention Harry Bicket, Carolyn Sampson in the Wigmore programme last night ...)

[teamsaint]

I'd love to see you jogging up Park Street, EA! Think of Clifton as being roughly at the same level as the suspension bridge and Temple Meads being on a level with the river - that's quite a hill even to walk up.

[That's the lovely little (stopping) Severn Beach line, and Temple Meads to Clifton Down is five stops ...]

if you jog , you have all those pesky students to get past on Park st !!

[Flosshilde]

Interesting if true. I think it could be worth checking again. The pages I saw suggest that even tourists can get concessions, but maybe the small print rules you out. - maybe not!

I had a look at the Oyster card site, & concessions are only available to residents in England (& if you are outside London it only covers free bus travel - you have to be a London resident to get underground & train travel).

[Flosshilde]

Young Pianist from Dagastan

Is that part of Dagenham (or vice versa)?

[richardfinegold]

Wigmore Hall tonight. First an excellent meal at their restaurant and then The English Concert led by Pickett with Carolyn Sampson.
The 2 Bach pieces were great, my only small quibble being that in the Concerto arrangement ( I think I know this piece in 4 different versions) the violin tends to be completely swamped by the oboe.
Carolyn Sampson is a wonderful singer and has real stage presence.
I loved the Hall.

[amateur51]

Wigmore Hall tonight. First an excellent meal at their restaurant and then The English Concert led by Pickett with Carolyn Sampson.
The 2 Bach pieces were great, my only small quibble being that in the Concerto arrangement ( I think I know this piece in 4 different versions) the violin tends to be completely swamped by the oboe.
Carolyn Sampson is a wonderful singer and has real stage presence.
I loved the Hall.

I'm very glad that you enjoyed the Hall and the concert, richard. It's quite a place, isn't it

[richardfinegold]

I'm very glad that you enjoyed the Hall and the concert, richard. It's quite a place, isn't it

I'd love to hear a string quartet there.