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Welcome to my blog. I am using it to keep you updated on my work as a councillor for Battle ward, Chair of the Art and Heritage forum and an activist for Unite the Union. I cover the issues affecting Battle ward and Reading residents. There may also be the occasional random post about things I am interested in.
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22 Mar 2015
Deputy Mayor Diaries: West Forest Sinfonia
This is a tricky one to write about. First I shall give you the facts. The West Forest Sinfonia give concerts of professional quality with musicians drawn from across Berkshire. Today's conductor was Philip Ellis and we had a wonderful piano performance from the very talented Georgina Sutton. It was held in the Geat Hall of the University of Reading which was a stunning setting.
The pieces played were:
Beethoven - Egmont Overture
Mozart - Piano concerto K in D Minor
Faure - Pelleas et Melisande
Schubert - Symphony No.5
The reason it's tricky to write about is because music means different things to everybody. I found the concert enchanting. I have enjoyed classical music since I was little, being introduced to it through the famous ballets and Fantasia. I have expanded my collection over the years but I don't find myself listening to it very much.
I love classical music but I find it very distracting so having it on in the background usually ends in me stopping doing whatever it was I was trying to do. I love the rhythm and the 'rules' and find my brain connects to the music. I find it very relaxing and I imagine the ballet moves that could accompany the piece I am listening to. This meant this concert was very enjoyable.
The conductor and musicians were also fascinating to watch. I can't recommend attending a live concert enough. It really is a very different experience to listening to a CD.
Sadly my relaxed mood didn't last long because when I got home the boys had turned the front room into a pig sty!
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