Now this is the sort of tour I really love, especially in autumn. Three concerts, three days, varied programmes and return visits to three German towns we know and love. What I mean by "in autumn" is that this is the time of year when familiarity is important. You know, the days have shortened, the clocks have changed (WHY oh WHY do we still do this? It's a silly thing still to be doing...) and all you really want to do is sit by a roaring fire in an English pub drinking some fantastic local beer. In my case, brewed by Sussex masters Harveys, although the Kentish Man in me does enjoy the odd pint of Shepherd Neame.So here we are, visiting first the Apollo Theater in Siegen, then on to the Karolingerhalle in Prum, and finally to the magnificent surroundings and soaring acoustics of the Frauenkirche in Dresden. Last night, rather fittingly, we performed our amplified Great American Songbook programme to a wonderfully-appreciative audience in a modern theatre. Tonight, we have a more mixed, traditional KS programme in an older hall venue. We've enjoyed several masterclasses in Pruem, and have made close friends amongst our audience there - some of whom are often at other concerts around Germany. Then, tomorrow, we perform a brand new programme in Dresden, based on Renaissance settings of words from the Psalms of David - words that have inspired so many composers over the centuries. It's been a particular labour of love on my part to help put this programme together, look at the various ways in which different composers approach the same text, and shape it into a coherent and strong progression of musical ideas. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: it's the sheer variety of venues, programmes and approaches that we have here in the KS that make this life so incredible. We're just about to leave our hotel here in Siegen, to drive through the German countryside, and the sun is shining brightly outside. All is well.
Now this is the sort of tour I really love, especially in autumn. Three concerts, three days, varied programmes and return visits to three German towns we know and love. What I mean by "in autumn" is that this is the time of year when familiarity is important. You know, the days have shortened, the clocks have changed (WHY oh WHY do we still do this? It's a silly thing still to be doing...) and all you really want to do is sit by a roaring fire in an English pub drinking some fantastic local beer. In my case, brewed by Sussex masters Harveys, although the Kentish Man in me does enjoy the odd pint of Shepherd Neame.So here we are, visiting first the Apollo Theater in Siegen, then on to the Karolingerhalle in Prum, and finally to the magnificent surroundings and soaring acoustics of the Frauenkirche in Dresden. Last night, rather fittingly, we performed our amplified Great American Songbook programme to a wonderfully-appreciative audience in a modern theatre. Tonight, we have a more mixed, traditional KS programme in an older hall venue. We've enjoyed several masterclasses in Pruem, and have made close friends amongst our audience there - some of whom are often at other concerts around Germany. Then, tomorrow, we perform a brand new programme in Dresden, based on Renaissance settings of words from the Psalms of David - words that have inspired so many composers over the centuries. It's been a particular labour of love on my part to help put this programme together, look at the various ways in which different composers approach the same text, and shape it into a coherent and strong progression of musical ideas. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: it's the sheer variety of venues, programmes and approaches that we have here in the KS that make this life so incredible. We're just about to leave our hotel here in Siegen, to drive through the German countryside, and the sun is shining brightly outside. All is well.
Now this is the sort of tour I really love, especially in autumn. Three concerts, three days, varied programmes and return visits to three German towns we know and love. What I mean by "in autumn" is that this is the time of year when familiarity is important. You know, the days have shortened, the clocks have changed (WHY oh WHY do we still do this? It's a silly thing still to be doing...) and all you really want to do is sit by a roaring fire in an English pub drinking some fantastic local beer. In my case, brewed by Sussex masters Harveys, although the Kentish Man in me does enjoy the odd pint of Shepherd Neame.So here we are, visiting first the Apollo Theater in Siegen, then on to the Karolingerhalle in Prum, and finally to the magnificent surroundings and soaring acoustics of the Frauenkirche in Dresden. Last night, rather fittingly, we performed our amplified Great American Songbook programme to a wonderfully-appreciative audience in a modern theatre. Tonight, we have a more mixed, traditional KS programme in an older hall venue. We've enjoyed several masterclasses in Pruem, and have made close friends amongst our audience there - some of whom are often at other concerts around Germany. Then, tomorrow, we perform a brand new programme in Dresden, based on Renaissance settings of words from the Psalms of David - words that have inspired so many composers over the centuries. It's been a particular labour of love on my part to help put this programme together, look at the various ways in which different composers approach the same text, and shape it into a coherent and strong progression of musical ideas. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: it's the sheer variety of venues, programmes and approaches that we have here in the KS that make this life so incredible. We're just about to leave our hotel here in Siegen, to drive through the German countryside, and the sun is shining brightly outside. All is well.
Now this is the sort of tour I really love, especially in autumn. Three concerts, three days, varied programmes and return visits to three German towns we know and love. What I mean by "in autumn" is that this is the time of year when familiarity is important. You know, the days have shortened, the clocks have changed (WHY oh WHY do we still do this? It's a silly thing still to be doing...) and all you really want to do is sit by a roaring fire in an English pub drinking some fantastic local beer. In my case, brewed by Sussex masters Harveys, although the Kentish Man in me does enjoy the odd pint of Shepherd Neame.So here we are, visiting first the Apollo Theater in Siegen, then on to the Karolingerhalle in Prum, and finally to the magnificent surroundings and soaring acoustics of the Frauenkirche in Dresden. Last night, rather fittingly, we performed our amplified Great American Songbook programme to a wonderfully-appreciative audience in a modern theatre. Tonight, we have a more mixed, traditional KS programme in an older hall venue. We've enjoyed several masterclasses in Pruem, and have made close friends amongst our audience there - some of whom are often at other concerts around Germany. Then, tomorrow, we perform a brand new programme in Dresden, based on Renaissance settings of words from the Psalms of David - words that have inspired so many composers over the centuries. It's been a particular labour of love on my part to help put this programme together, look at the various ways in which different composers approach the same text, and shape it into a coherent and strong progression of musical ideas. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: it's the sheer variety of venues, programmes and approaches that we have here in the KS that make this life so incredible. We're just about to leave our hotel here in Siegen, to drive through the German countryside, and the sun is shining brightly outside. All is well.
Now this is the sort of tour I really love, especially in autumn. Three concerts, three days, varied programmes and return visits to three German towns we know and love. What I mean by "in autumn" is that this is the time of year when familiarity is important. You know, the days have shortened, the clocks have changed (WHY oh WHY do we still do this? It's a silly thing still to be doing...) and all you really want to do is sit by a roaring fire in an English pub drinking some fantastic local beer. In my case, brewed by Sussex masters Harveys, although the Kentish Man in me does enjoy the odd pint of Shepherd Neame.So here we are, visiting first the Apollo Theater in Siegen, then on to the Karolingerhalle in Prum, and finally to the magnificent surroundings and soaring acoustics of the Frauenkirche in Dresden. Last night, rather fittingly, we performed our amplified Great American Songbook programme to a wonderfully-appreciative audience in a modern theatre. Tonight, we have a more mixed, traditional KS programme in an older hall venue. We've enjoyed several masterclasses in Pruem, and have made close friends amongst our audience there - some of whom are often at other concerts around Germany. Then, tomorrow, we perform a brand new programme in Dresden, based on Renaissance settings of words from the Psalms of David - words that have inspired so many composers over the centuries. It's been a particular labour of love on my part to help put this programme together, look at the various ways in which different composers approach the same text, and shape it into a coherent and strong progression of musical ideas. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: it's the sheer variety of venues, programmes and approaches that we have here in the KS that make this life so incredible. We're just about to leave our hotel here in Siegen, to drive through the German countryside, and the sun is shining brightly outside. All is well.
Now this is the sort of tour I really love, especially in autumn. Three concerts, three days, varied programmes and return visits to three German towns we know and love. What I mean by "in autumn" is that this is the time of year when familiarity is important. You know, the days have shortened, the clocks have changed (WHY oh WHY do we still do this? It's a silly thing still to be doing...) and all you really want to do is sit by a roaring fire in an English pub drinking some fantastic local beer. In my case, brewed by Sussex masters Harveys, although the Kentish Man in me does enjoy the odd pint of Shepherd Neame.So here we are, visiting first the Apollo Theater in Siegen, then on to the Karolingerhalle in Prum, and finally to the magnificent surroundings and soaring acoustics of the Frauenkirche in Dresden. Last night, rather fittingly, we performed our amplified Great American Songbook programme to a wonderfully-appreciative audience in a modern theatre. Tonight, we have a more mixed, traditional KS programme in an older hall venue. We've enjoyed several masterclasses in Pruem, and have made close friends amongst our audience there - some of whom are often at other concerts around Germany. Then, tomorrow, we perform a brand new programme in Dresden, based on Renaissance settings of words from the Psalms of David - words that have inspired so many composers over the centuries. It's been a particular labour of love on my part to help put this programme together, look at the various ways in which different composers approach the same text, and shape it into a coherent and strong progression of musical ideas. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: it's the sheer variety of venues, programmes and approaches that we have here in the KS that make this life so incredible. We're just about to leave our hotel here in Siegen, to drive through the German countryside, and the sun is shining brightly outside. All is well.
Now this is the sort of tour I really love, especially in autumn. Three concerts, three days, varied programmes and return visits to three German towns we know and love. What I mean by "in autumn" is that this is the time of year when familiarity is important. You know, the days have shortened, the clocks have changed (WHY oh WHY do we still do this? It's a silly thing still to be doing...) and all you really want to do is sit by a roaring fire in an English pub drinking some fantastic local beer. In my case, brewed by Sussex masters Harveys, although the Kentish Man in me does enjoy the odd pint of Shepherd Neame.So here we are, visiting first the Apollo Theater in Siegen, then on to the Karolingerhalle in Prum, and finally to the magnificent surroundings and soaring acoustics of the Frauenkirche in Dresden. Last night, rather fittingly, we performed our amplified Great American Songbook programme to a wonderfully-appreciative audience in a modern theatre. Tonight, we have a more mixed, traditional KS programme in an older hall venue. We've enjoyed several masterclasses in Pruem, and have made close friends amongst our audience there - some of whom are often at other concerts around Germany. Then, tomorrow, we perform a brand new programme in Dresden, based on Renaissance settings of words from the Psalms of David - words that have inspired so many composers over the centuries. It's been a particular labour of love on my part to help put this programme together, look at the various ways in which different composers approach the same text, and shape it into a coherent and strong progression of musical ideas. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: it's the sheer variety of venues, programmes and approaches that we have here in the KS that make this life so incredible. We're just about to leave our hotel here in Siegen, to drive through the German countryside, and the sun is shining brightly outside. All is well.
