I, along with most other people, have been deeply saddened this week. Just over the river from here, a young man was attacked and horrifically murdered by two other young men. The reasons are not clear yet, but it was thought to be an act of terrorism. Whilst I am most definately patriotic, I am not happy to see all the nasty posts about it on social networking sites by some whom I had thought until now were sensible and reasonable people. So if you find you have been 'unfriended' or 'blocked', you now know the reason why!
So...this evening we are taking Finny to our own little patriotic evening of entertainment, we go here each year, held in the ruins of Barking Abbey (destroyed by Henry VIII during the dissolution of the Monasteries) and it always ends with fireworks, Union Flags waving madly, the crowd singing Rule Britannia , and an amazing rendition of Pomp and Circumstance. I'm sure Finny will enjoy it.
Saturday 25 May 2013, 7.30pm to 10pm This hugely popular twilight classical concert is being held once again in the spectacular settings of Barking Abbey Ruins.
Gates open at 6pm and the concert takes place from 7.45pm until 10pm.
The mood-setting music of the Aminta Concert Orchestra, conducted by Dr Donald Hoskins, plays to a background of special lighting effects, creating a dramatic and inspiring atmosphere.
The concert will feature a wide range of classical music pieces from traditional to a contemporary repertoire that will get you tapping your feet and in parts even singing along.
Facilities on site include toilets, light refreshments and a licensed bar stocking a selection of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks. Guests are not allowed to bring alcohol or any glass or cans into the event.
Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Programme March: Liberty Bell - J.P. Sousa
Overture: The Marriage of Figaro - W.A. Mozart
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (First movement only) - W.A. Mozart
Guest artist:
Judex from Mors et Vita - C. Gounod
Vissi d'arte - G. Puccini
Symphony No.4 in A major (First movement only) - F.Mendelssohn
Interval
Overture: Light Cavalry - P. Von Suppe
Waltz Song from Romeo and Juliet - C. Gounod
Waltz: Roses from the South Op.388 - J. Strauss I
March: Radetsky Op. 228 - J. Strauss I
Rule Britannia - T. Arne
Jerusalem - H. Parry
Pomp and Circumstance No.1 in D Major - E. Elgar
So...this evening we are taking Finny to our own little patriotic evening of entertainment, we go here each year, held in the ruins of Barking Abbey (destroyed by Henry VIII during the dissolution of the Monasteries) and it always ends with fireworks, Union Flags waving madly, the crowd singing Rule Britannia , and an amazing rendition of Pomp and Circumstance. I'm sure Finny will enjoy it.
Saturday 25 May 2013, 7.30pm to 10pm This hugely popular twilight classical concert is being held once again in the spectacular settings of Barking Abbey Ruins.
Gates open at 6pm and the concert takes place from 7.45pm until 10pm.
The mood-setting music of the Aminta Concert Orchestra, conducted by Dr Donald Hoskins, plays to a background of special lighting effects, creating a dramatic and inspiring atmosphere.
The concert will feature a wide range of classical music pieces from traditional to a contemporary repertoire that will get you tapping your feet and in parts even singing along.
Facilities on site include toilets, light refreshments and a licensed bar stocking a selection of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks. Guests are not allowed to bring alcohol or any glass or cans into the event.
Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Programme March: Liberty Bell - J.P. Sousa
Overture: The Marriage of Figaro - W.A. Mozart
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (First movement only) - W.A. Mozart
Guest artist:
Judex from Mors et Vita - C. Gounod
Vissi d'arte - G. Puccini
Symphony No.4 in A major (First movement only) - F.Mendelssohn
Interval
Overture: Light Cavalry - P. Von Suppe
Waltz Song from Romeo and Juliet - C. Gounod
Waltz: Roses from the South Op.388 - J. Strauss I
March: Radetsky Op. 228 - J. Strauss I
Rule Britannia - T. Arne
Jerusalem - H. Parry
Pomp and Circumstance No.1 in D Major - E. Elgar