Originally posted by Bryn
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Prom 6 - 18.07.17: Nicola Benedetti plays Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1
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Originally posted by pastoralguy View PostOh yes. I first heard her as a 14 year old playing the Mendelssohn. (I loaned her an A string when she broke one during the rehearsal!)
It's been great to see her rise and rise and develop as a violinist and an artist. Of course she's nearly 30 now so she's past the 'youngster' phase but I can still hear her playing getting better every time I hear her. (She plays a lot with the RSNO here in Scotland).
And, she's a genuinely lovely person with a passion for teaching. We in Scotland are extremely proud of her!
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Originally posted by bluestateprommer View PostOne other reason for 7 PM starts could be also for people who need to take trains to the suburbs to get home at a reasonable hour.[FONT=Comic Sans MS][I][B]Numquam Satis![/B][/I][/FONT]
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Originally posted by ferneyhoughgeliebte View PostThe "suburbs" are well served by trains from London after concerts (I was a frequent London concert-goer when I lived in Eastbourne) - it's people who live outside the Home Counties who have to book overnight accommodation if they want to attend such events. (And, even if this was [one of] the reasons for earlier concert start times, why don't they do it every night?)
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Originally posted by Bryn View PostHmm. Until about 3 years ago I could get the last bus home from just up the road from the RAH at around 10.45 pm. Now the last bus is at around 7.15 pm. Why Greenline has not sought out a replacement for First Berkshire to run the 702 service is a mystery.[FONT=Comic Sans MS][I][B]Numquam Satis![/B][/I][/FONT]
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Originally posted by ferneyhoughgeliebte View PostI don't think so, bsp - the "suburbs" are well served by trains from London after concerts (I was a frequent London concert-goer when I lived in Eastbourne) - it's people who live outside the Home Counties who have to book overnight accommodation if they want to attend such events. (And, even if this was [one of] the reasons for earlier concert start times, why don't they do it every night?)
( £16 tomorrow night for the return leg before railcard discount if you book now !!)
Which doesn't answer your point about why not every night.I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own.
I am not a number, I am a free man.
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Originally posted by Brassbandmaestro View PostGreat concert last night but why is it nearly always, Shostakovich 's VC 1 and not the equally as good No.2?
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Originally posted by teamsaint View PostIn a moment of idle curiosity, (Bradshaws was made for people like me !) I discovered the other day that a very reasonably priced day return to London can be had , if booked well in advance from certain N Yorks towns , that would easily accommodate a return train journey after the evening prom on the 22.57.
( £16 tomorrow night for the return leg before railcard discount if you book now !!)[FONT=Comic Sans MS][I][B]Numquam Satis![/B][/I][/FONT]
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Originally posted by ferneyhoughgeliebte View PostCuriously enough, when I was checking Train times last night, I noticed that there were a couple of late night London-Leeds trains that would enable (at least some) West Yorkshire passengers to attend evening concerts in London. I've never noticed this service when I've checked at other times - mebbe it's a Summer thing. Very useful to know, of course. It would mean finding a safe Car Park in Leeds that stays open after midnight - or an additional Taxi fare - so if the "N Yorks town" happens to be Skipton, I'd be VERY interested to hear where these offers can be found, ts
I'm not very expert, but as of right now, ( chosen a bit at random) there are advance fares from and back to Leeds for next tuesday from £44 total , without railcard. leaving for example at 1.15, and returning on the 23.30. ( and getting into leeds just after 2.00 AM.......)
The 22.57 requires a change, and actually doesn't get you in much quicker, but on any given day might be cheaper .
I only ever use National Rail Enquiries, though it might be worth checking the Virgin site.
I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own.
I am not a number, I am a free man.
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Originally posted by teamsaint View PostThe ones I saw were to York, but I'm sure there were similar times and deals to Leeds.
I'm not very expert, but as of right now, ( chosen a bit at random) there are advance fares from and back to Leeds for next tuesday from £44 total , without railcard. leaving for example at 1.15, and returning on the 23.30. ( and getting into leeds just after 2.00 AM.......)[FONT=Comic Sans MS][I][B]Numquam Satis![/B][/I][/FONT]
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