[Magdalen] Rule Britannia.

[Roger Stokes]

On 04/10/2015 08:49, Cantor03--- via Magdalen wrote:
> Anyway, would that the USA had such a fun summer series in such a
> location.  Somehow "Mostly Mozart" in Central Park, nice as it is,  doesn't quite measure up.

Most of the series isn't fun in the way the Last Night is.  There are 
some "lollipops" (popular pieces) but they are often on the same 
programme as other pieces which are less well-known and which require 
serious listening to.  Overall there is a wide range of styles, periods 
and composers in the 76 concerts, sometimes two on one day and some 
preceded by a supporting event across the road in the Royal College of 
Music.

Generally theere will be some world premieres of specially commissioned 
pieces.  The overall aim might be said to spread awareness of, and 
support for, classical music among all ages.  For the serious musician 
there is a cornucopea of offerings at modest prices, particularly if 
they are willing to stand either on the floor of the auditoium or right 
up in the Gods (avoid if you have the slightest trace of vertigo), 
played to a very high standard.

Roger