Definition enrapture- to give intense pleasure or joy
I've been watching the Last Night of the Proms, since I was about 6 [sitting in front of my parents' tiny b&w tv) but I think Saturday night's programme was the best I've ever seen.
- The stunning, enthusiastic conducting by Elim Chan
- Soprano Louise Alder's enthusiastic performance
- Witty, talented Bill Bailey on typewriter [and organ]
- Trumpeter Alison Balsom's retirement appearance
- ...and best of all, Bohemian Rhapsody, now 50 years old
It was the second time this weekend that I'd enjoyed a celebration of Queen's wonderful song, now half a century old.
There was a superb flashmob in Paris, led by pianist Julien Cohen, singer Mickey Callisto, and guitar prodigy Olly Pearson, who is just 11 years old.
You can catch up with the fun from the Albert Hall on BBC I-player. The Parisian entertainment is here...
Dud you see either of these?
Will you do the Fandango?
Did you watch the 1st half on BBC 2 also? My mum watched the 2nd half on Bbc1 but missed this. I loved Camille Pepan's Firework piece and the Shostakovitch was great fun as it always is. The My Faur Lady medley was really delightful and the B. R was really enjoyable. You could tell everyone was really enjoying it. Brian May and Roger Davis were very humble about their contributions. I always find Leroy Anderson's things a delight.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm not doing the Fandango today.X
Yes, we watched the whole thing. I agree with you about all the various pieces. Leroy Anderson is underappreciated I think , as you say his light classical stuff is quite delightful. Fandango can mean a lively dance or a piece of tomfoolery.
DeleteSaw the Last Night of the Proms. Magnificent. Just wonderful. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteIt was great stuff 🎶🎻🎵🎹🎼🎻
DeleteI saw both of the versions of Bohemian Rhapsody and thought both were fabulous. I loved that an L plate had been tied to the conductor’s podium, Bill Bailey was outstanding and the whole event was just such a feel good experience in these dark times. Catriona
ReplyDeleteThe L plate was a lovely touch. The whole thing was a beacon of light in a dark place 🩷
DeleteI have just watched the Proms version and as soon as the music started I teared up. I have been a Queen fan since I was a child and saw their early performances on Top Of The Pops, but it has never affected me like that before.
ReplyDelete🎵Do watch the flashmob clip too. Music can evoke such deep emotions, can't it?🎶
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