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[Diapason]

I'm a big fan of Purcell, but I find I enjoy the Odes and Welcome songs more than the operas. Must try harder.

I hope that my similar enjoyment of his music means that I'm not completely beyond the pale then, Simon... ;-))

:) There's hope for you yet!

[Jared]

I'm a big fan of Purcell, but I find I enjoy the Odes and Welcome songs more than the operas. Must try harder.

I hope that my similar enjoyment of his music means that I'm not completely beyond the pale then, Simon... ;-))

:) There's hope for you yet!

It's good to see you posting Simon... I always enjoy reading your comments... :-)

[Seán]

I'm a big fan of Purcell, but I find I enjoy the Odes and Welcome songs more than the operas. Must try harder.

I hope that my similar enjoyment of his music means that I'm not completely beyond the pale then, Simon... ;-))

:) There's hope for you yet!

But, but, but, my dear Jared, you are beyond the Pale, you live in England. lol

[Jared]

^^ ah yes, I should be careful who I'm speaking to, shouldn't I?? ;-))

[fergus]

^^ ah yes, I should be careful who I'm speaking to, shouldn't I?? ;-))

You are virtually an honorary Irishman Jared....however, full status will not be bestowed until you appreciate both the organ and the harpsichord!!!

[fergus]

[Jared]

^^ ah yes, I should be careful who I'm speaking to, shouldn't I?? ;-))

You are virtually an honorary Irishman Jared....however, full status will not be bestowed until you appreciate both the organ and the harpsichord!!!

thank you Fergus... the harpsichord is usually fine... I just struggle with a whole CD of Scarlatti in that format, that's all..

the Organ is however another matter.. a phobia I will have to learn to conquer in time..

[fergus]

On Monday, I went to Greenwich. In the beautifully decorated Maritime Chapel, they were playing Purcell's sacred music, because it was built during the reign of William & Mary, when Purcell's reputation was at its height, and his music was frequently heasrd there. It was lovely to hear.

Around the corner is the Nat Maritime Museum, where we spent most of the day. They are exhibiting the river boat owned by Frederick, Prince of Wales, upon which he would have witnessed the Music for the Royal Fireworks in 1749... it's quite spectacular, and I didn't know it had survived all these years!

That must all have been interesting Jared....I like it when music is put into context like that.

[Jared]

On Monday, I went to Greenwich. In the beautifully decorated Maritime Chapel, they were playing Purcell's sacred music, because it was built during the reign of William & Mary, when Purcell's reputation was at its height, and his music was frequently heasrd there. It was lovely to hear.

Around the corner is the Nat Maritime Museum, where we spent most of the day. They are exhibiting the river boat owned by Frederick, Prince of Wales, upon which he would have witnessed the Music for the Royal Fireworks in 1749... it's quite spectacular, and I didn't know it had survived all these years!

That must all have been interesting Jared....I like it when music is put into context like that.

Fergus, there was a mocked up cabin which you could go and sit in, and hear Handel's Water Music (1717) written of course for his father, George I. The music was meant to sound just how it would have been heard, emanating from the orchestra on other, neighbouring boats floating down the Thames... as you can imagine, the experience made my day.

[fergus]

Fergus, there was a mocked up cabin which you could go and sit in, and hear Handel's Water Music (1717) written of course for his father, George I. The music was meant to sound just how it would have been heard, emanating from the orchestra on other, neighbouring boats floating down the Thames... as you can imagine, the experience made my day.

That sounds just great Jared....great context!!