Monday, 17 January 2011

The Boys (and Gals) are back in town!

The photographer quickly regrets offering to buy the first round. Photo

And stretch! And relax. And stretch! And relax.

Now shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake.

And stretch! And relax. And stretch! And relax.

Oh, hello there dear readers. You've just caught me shooting my new Extreme Hair Care Survival DVD. It's something I like to do at this time of the year when many in the Northern Hemisphere are suffering from centrally heated frizz bombs. It's an all round programme designed by yours truly, encompassing modern, and not so modern, treatments and exercises to keep the shine in your hair. But less of my philanthropic deeds, I've got a concert to tell you about.

I'm not sure about the state of their hair but the Orchestra of WNO are tripping out to St David's Hall this Friday with a quartet of pieces spanning over 250 years of music making. Joining the orchestra and WNO's Music Director, Lothar Koenigs, for a bite of Bach, a bit of Bartók, a kernel of Kurtág and a bulk of Beethoven is pianist Peter Donohoe.

You can listen to brief clips of what to expect via WNO's website, and Pierre-Laurent Aimard sheds more light on the Kurtág on You Tube. The concert begins at 7.30pm and tickets are available from St David's Hall with prices ranging from £10 - £32.

Orchestra of Welsh National Opera
Conductor/ Lothar Koenigs
Soloist/ Peter Donohoe, Piano
J. S. Bach /Brandenburg Concerto No 3 10'
Bartók /Piano Concerto No 2 25'
Kurtág/ "... quasi una fantasia ..." 10'
Beethoven /Symphony No 7 40'

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