RPO at Waterside

Just back from an amazing concert from the Royal Philharmonic at Aylesbury's new theatre.  Despite the fact that its interior looks like it is made out of Jenga blocks the acoustic is truly stunning - loads of precision and luminously clear, yet still rich and thrilling.  It must be how a mouse would feel stuck inside a cello!  This would be a truly terrifying acoustic to all but the most accomplished players, but this orchestra absolutely revelled in it.  Particularly enjoyable was Bizet's Carmen Suite; with the dazzling staging and vocal performances of an opera stripped away, the sheer craftsmanship of the orchestral writing was beautifully presented. 

Pupil concerts

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