BBC Choral Evensong - Schedule Change

[Anna]

When is this absurd god bothering programme going to be scrapped?

I'm sure this programme doesn't bother God at all.

[spasuit]

I'm sure this programme doesn't bother God at all.

God bothering refers to the delusional participants not to the sky fairy...

[french frank]

When is this absurd god bothering programme going to be scrapped?

It's the longest-running BBC OB programme - over 80 years, so don't hold your breath

[DracoM]

God bothering refers to the delusional participants not to the sky fairy...

Kind of you to drop by, spasuit. Always welcome.

Actually, one of the main reasons that CE appears on The Choir [ and this Forum] is the musical content which embraces well over a thousand years of the European tradition, which in turn feels like a pretty damned good reason for listening and getting to know a fairly enormous repertoire, eh?

You may not like the reason the hour is on in the first place, but the quality of music making is usually extraordinarily high, and is frequently sung by the youngest professionals who are equally often on their way to becoming the musicians / composers etc to delight and provoke thought in later years. I quite like the fact that we are allowed to eavesdrop on that rich vein.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

And it's the programme that keeps me sane as I drive the long journey home every Wednesday during term-time.

[Lizzie]

Kind of you to drop by, spasuit. Always welcome.

Actually, one of the main reasons that CE appears on The Choir [ and this Forum] is the musical content which embraces well over a thousand years of the European tradition, which in turn feels like a pretty damned good reason for listening and getting to know a fairly enormous repertoire, eh?

You may not like the reason the hour is on in the first place, but the quality of music making is usually extraordinarily high, and is frequently sung by the youngest professionals who are equally often on their way to becoming the musicians / composers etc to delight and provoke thought in later years. I quite like the fact that we are allowed to eavesdrop on that rich vein.

Well said Draco!
Somehow, I think God rather enjoys being 'bothered' by us delusional beings and probably looks forward to this hour every week, as much as those taking part or listening.
EA - I can absolutely empathise with your view. I'm feeling rather poorly at the moment but, the sound of CE from Buckfast this afternoon has lifted and calmed my spirits immensely, for which I am very grateful.
Bws. Liz

[Magnificat]

When is this absurd god bothering programme going to be scrapped?

If absurd people like yourself don't like it, don't listen to it. Simple really.

VCC

[DracoM]

GWS, Lizzie.

[Lizzie]

GWS, Lizzie.

Thank you Draco! Appreciate the kind thought. Liz
Vcc - inclined to agree though suspect the comment was intended to contentious! Bws. Liz

[decantor]

It's the longest-running BBC OB programme - over 80 years, so don't hold your breath

Since those of spasuit's persuasion find it so difficult to make their point without giving calculated offence, perhaps they should be encouraged to hold their breath (or at least withhold their comments) for the next 80 years of uplifting music, which can be enjoyed by those of any persuasion.

[Lizzie]

Since those of spasuit's persuasion find it so difficult to make their point without giving calculated offence, perhaps they should be encouraged to hold their breath (or at least withhold their comments) for the next 80 years of uplifting music, which can be enjoyed by those of any persuasion.

:grin:

[muticus]

How nice to see such unanimity of thought.
I may be delusional - indeed I embrace the term - but I most sincerely pray for Lizzie to feel very better very soon!
*Hug* (as long as it won't hurt)

[gainasbass]

How nice to see such unanimity of thought.
I may be delusional - indeed I embrace the term - but I most sincerely pray for Lizzie to feel very better very soon!
*Hug* (as long as it won't hurt)

"Ditto" re unanimity of thought and "ditto" Lizzie!

[Lizzie]

How nice to see such unanimity of thought.
I may be delusional - indeed I embrace the term - but I most sincerely pray for Lizzie to feel very better very soon!
*Hug* (as long as it won't hurt)

Thank you Muticus! Hug gratefully received and it would only hurt if you were being terribly overfamiliar!?

[Lizzie]

"Ditto" re unanimity of thought and "ditto" Lizzie!

And thank you too gainasbass!