ITALY | Thursday, 24 Jul 2014 | Views [116]
This calls for more stringent measures. We consulted Dr Google and I am now on a more restricted diet in an attempt to starve off this bug.
ITALY | Wednesday, 23 Jul 2014 | Views [250] | Comments [1]
Apologies for the gap in the blog. Yesterday I had a slight tummy bug which has gone now.
I was however gald to have some time to enjoy our villa in Argegno, which is in such a spectacular position overlooking the everchanging views of the lake and ... Read more >
ITALY | Tuesday, 22 Jul 2014 | Views [116]
Today I have a tummy bug. Trip to the chemist required and restricted diet. Oh dear! Maybe the water? I will drink only boiled water from now on.
ITALY | Monday, 21 Jul 2014 | Views [114]
This was our worst day weatherwise. We took a ferry in the rain and mist to Bellagio, a touristy village at the tip of the peninsular protruding into Lake Como, which forms the lake into its characteristic upside down Y shape. The lake became quite choppy ... Read more >
ITALY | Sunday, 20 Jul 2014 | Views [123]
Today we took the opportunity to relax at the villa, enjoy the fairytale position and views, and explore the village, having waved off Alan, Chris, Sue and Graham from the balcony as they caught the ferry for a day at Villa Carlotta.
ITALY | Saturday, 19 Jul 2014 | Views [254]
We are now at our Villa in Argegno Italy which has fabulous views of the lake from just about every window and door. Weather is warm but overcast, with a little rain and thunder.
In London before we left, Ed had spent the day in casualty with breathing ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Friday, 18 Jul 2014 | Views [188]
What a fantastic train service here, quick, efficient, on time, frequent and reasonably priced. We are back at Ed's, but unfortunately Ed is back in hospital with an elevated temperature and breathing difficulties. He has had xrays etc and Nikki is with ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Thursday, 17 Jul 2014 | Views [198] | Comments [1]
Tomorrow is our last day at Benslow. We have had hot summer weather all week, very calm and surprisingly humid.
The gardens around the house are beautiful, and include a large vegetable patch used for our meals. Yesterday we had fresh broad beans ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Wednesday, 16 Jul 2014 | Views [167]
Last night we were treated to a wonderful program of 3 and 6 part consorts played in the round, with the performers sitting in a circle and the audience around them. The opening pieces were originally written down in table-book format, requiring the ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Tuesday, 15 Jul 2014 | Views [125]
Tonight the Rose Consort played a very generous program of 6 and 3 part music by Parsons, Ferabosco, Byrd, Philips, Gibbons, Tomkins, Ward, Jenkins, Lawes and Purcell. Quite a feast.
UNITED KINGDOM | Sunday, 13 Jul 2014 | Views [156]
The course started on Sunday evening, and as of Monday we have had 6 coached sessions so far. We are fitting in quite well with the other players, and learning some excellent tips from the tutors who are members of The Rose Consort, the same group we ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 12 Jul 2014 | Views [75]
Took train to London. Ed is looking rather stronger. We are only here one night before catching the train to Benslow to the Viol Summer Course.
Benslow is a mansion bequeathed in a will by a generous patron, for the specific purpose of running ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Friday, 11 Jul 2014 | Views [178] | Comments [1]
10:07PM, 11 July 2014
Rose Consort concert:
Today we all met Alan and Chris for the day in York where we heard Alison Crum and The Rose Consort of Viols play a unique set of Renaissance instruments. These were modelled for them on instruments ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Thursday, 10 Jul 2014 | Views [155]
In Yorkshire the sun is setting VERY SLOWLY at 9.30. Last night we had a beautiful sunset but it took ages. Not like at home where it only lasts seconds. Consequently at 10.30 there is still lots of light in the sky. But here's the rub, it is popping ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Wednesday, 9 Jul 2014 | Views [173]
We are now at my sister Sue and Graham's in Yorkshire. The train took 90 minutes non stop to Doncaster and cost only 9 pounds each. We spent today at Brodsworth Hall which is a historic country family estate dating from the 18th century and very reminiscent ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Tuesday, 8 Jul 2014 | Views [196]
This was a treat! A harpsichord recital on a fine reproduction of Handel's harpsichord, in the actual room on the second floor where he rehearsed with his musicians. The room is tiny, fitting only 28 chairs but we went early and had seats in the front ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Tuesday, 8 Jul 2014 | Views [194]
Handel lived for over 30 years in Brooke St, a 5 minute walk from Oxford Circus tube station. We just visited his modest 3 storey home where he lived with his manservant and staff, now a museum, and will return for a harpsichord recital tonight. The ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Monday, 7 Jul 2014 | Views [165]
Now for Monday's musical adventure, which was to meet the teacher who nurtured our first steps in viol playing in 2001 through her excellent tutor book, since the nearest teacher or player of any description was 3 hours drive away in Sydney. We spent ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Sunday, 6 Jul 2014 | Views [134]
Next a Sunday afternoon concert at Burgh House, Hampstead. Here we heard 3 young professional musicians, including a recorder player from Bergen, a Baroque violinist from Bremen and a Japanese harpsichordist from London, the first two having flown in ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 5 Jul 2014 | Views [155]
On Saturday evening we walked to a local Early Music Festival concert in a church near here. An appreciative audience of about 35 heard a group of 6 fine young local musicians give a delightful program of Medieval and Renaissance pieces arranged for ... Read more >
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