Monday July 19, 2004 I was a teenage raver...
But that was a long time ago, these days things are a bit more sedate. However, I did manage to get along to a gig of sorts this weekend. Ruth won two tickets to see Pavarotti at Leeds Castle which is in Kent, England. The prize included a hotel stay, hospitality (drinks and small portions of food) excellent seats ( we sat just behind John Simpson and he works for the BBC you know) and dinner.
Anyhow regarding the concert itself, I was totally unprepared for the awsome sound of the full orchestra on stage. I now think that one of the reasons I have never really appreciated orchestral music is down to the fact that it is very hard to reproduce on a home Hi-Fi. So I now have an excuse to save up for the Linn kit I've always wanted. Of course being a commoner doesnt help either, but I cant change that.
Anyhow after the gig/concert we got to eat in the castle itself. Apparently the room we ate in was used by no less than King Henry VIII.
Heres a picture of the castle:-
And the dining room, featuring pictures of some of his adoring wives...some of which he decided to kill.
The music was great but I dont think Im about to become an opera fan anytime soon, though I'd like to check out some more orchestral/classical pieces and you cant beat being outdoors whilst your at it. If you ever get the chance, give it a try. ( Jul 19 2004, 10:26:45 AM BST ) Permalink
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