Location:London Proms
Sunday, 29 July 2012
Beethoven lives!
Wonderful performances of Beethoven Symphony cycle by Daniel Barenboim and the West Eastern Divan Orchestra, bringing Arab and Israeli musicians together and showing that peace is possible and thrilling audiences live and via TV or radio.
Sunday, 15 July 2012
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Sachsen ist schön
Fascinating and moving to see how Dresden comes to terms with the terrible events in its past.
Frauenkirche rebuilt, using some original materials found in the rubble of what was left after the bombing and firestorm of February 1945.
Zwinger, Hofkirche, Semper Opera House rebuilt or restored.
The Elbe still flows past and people rest or picnic on the meadows by the banks.
Frauenkirche rebuilt, using some original materials found in the rubble of what was left after the bombing and firestorm of February 1945.
Zwinger, Hofkirche, Semper Opera House rebuilt or restored.
The Elbe still flows past and people rest or picnic on the meadows by the banks.
Location:Dresden
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Blogposts
Been away from here for awhile, family reasons and the usual absence from the blog.
How do you keep blogs fresh, who do you tell that you have one, whqt's the impetus to keep writing?
Been watching the football, and while it gets absorbing, some of it really has been boring ...
Here goes again.
How do you keep blogs fresh, who do you tell that you have one, whqt's the impetus to keep writing?
Been watching the football, and while it gets absorbing, some of it really has been boring ...
Here goes again.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Brecon Break
A favourite excursion for Brummies is to Wales. A beautiful country with rich landscapes and a couple of hours or so in the car.
I had a day walking in the Brecon Beacons with friends from Amnesty International local group - see another blog post for a summary!
It's also where we get our water from - see the mini-model-reconstruction of the Elan Valley Dam in Cannon Hill Park - and so we live in part from the water of the beautiful hills and valleys of the country.
There was plenty of water present in the mud and streams, as well as mist that covered much of the scenery above about 200 metres (ie most of the Brecons): but that didn't stop us enjoying the walk and getting back in one piece as well ...
I had a day walking in the Brecon Beacons with friends from Amnesty International local group - see another blog post for a summary!
It's also where we get our water from - see the mini-model-reconstruction of the Elan Valley Dam in Cannon Hill Park - and so we live in part from the water of the beautiful hills and valleys of the country.
There was plenty of water present in the mud and streams, as well as mist that covered much of the scenery above about 200 metres (ie most of the Brecons): but that didn't stop us enjoying the walk and getting back in one piece as well ...
Friday, 6 April 2012
Berlin Love Tour in Birmingham
A walking tour with stops off the city centre to picture historic locations in Berlin. The focus on eras of the dictatorships - fascist and communist - gave a sombre backdrop to the foreground story of a souring love affair between the new arrival in Berlin and her German boyfriend.
All this was performed essentially by one actress, Hilary O'Shaughnessy, with a singer-songwriter, Greg Milenr, accompanying between monologues.
Fascinating to find the German capital pictured as those of us in the 'tour' stood at various locations off Broad Street, ending on the roof of a multi-story carpark.
http://www.wearefierce.org/fierce-festival/whats-on/berlin-love-tour for more info..
All this was performed essentially by one actress, Hilary O'Shaughnessy, with a singer-songwriter, Greg Milenr, accompanying between monologues.
Fascinating to find the German capital pictured as those of us in the 'tour' stood at various locations off Broad Street, ending on the roof of a multi-story carpark.
Location:Brum
Thursday, 29 March 2012
The Hive
A trip round the splendid work in progress, due to open in July 2012, that is the Hive, a joint public and university library and archive, open to all.
Thanks to Sarah and managers for the tour!
As well as the University and Alumni for the invitation.
See: http://www.wlhc.org.uk/index.html for more about the project.
Thanks to Sarah and managers for the tour!
As well as the University and Alumni for the invitation.
See: http://www.wlhc.org.uk/index.html for more about the project.
Location:Worcester
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