Hello. I'm just back from a fab night out. The Scunthorpe Male Voice Choir were joined by similar choirs from steel towns in the north of England. It was a full house, tickets were sold out months in advance. I had a front row seat, and Leslie Garrett was right in front of me. It was brilliant.
I've found a video of Lesley with the Peterborough Male Voice Choir, singing You'll Never Walk Alone, she sang this as a closing number tonight. The combination of a female opera singer with a male voice choir are just perfect together.
I've just noticed that it's past midnight, so I'd better get to bed. I'm going to adjust the date to the 21st, ha ha. My birthday treats are over, and I've really enjoyed myself.
Thanks for popping in. We'll catch up soon. Toodle pip
Nothing better than listening to a good choir. So pleased you enjoyed your birthday treats. I'm away to the north yorkshire next week, it's one of my favourite places to visit too. Hope the kids are OK.
ReplyDeleteMale voice choirs always make me cry.
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed your birthday!
ReplyDeleteI wish you many more fabulous ones!
Love the men's' choirs! Have book marked your B and B for a future trip...looks wonderful and convienent to a lot of places! One of my best friends lives up there, but we never go anywhere when I visit, so I have vowed not to go again unless I have a car to use( usually go by train).....,
ReplyDeleteI saw Lesley Garrett in concert here. She is an amazing communicator.
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That rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone" was magnificent! I am sitting here with tears streaming down my face - good music does that to me (also a Liverpool supporter)!
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Thank you so much Ilona.
A fabulous time all round. I've enjoyed reading and looking at your pics. Your evening out with the choir and Lesley Garret sounds perfect to round off your birthday treats.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you've had a brilliant time. Belated birthday greetings mate! xx
ReplyDeleteI love the rose!! Havent listened to that song in ages , think i might be looking that up on youtube... Sounds like a beautiful evening :) x
ReplyDeleteAn amazing end to your birthday week Ilona! Glad you had fun,xxxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful night out you have had.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing that wonderful piece, My keyboard is now all wet!x
ReplyDeleteJust brilliant.
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I am so glad that you've treated yourself this week, Ilona. You deserve those treats for your birthday and at other times during the year. (Not saying you should go wild which I know you won't.) Here's an idea: How about some treats on your half-birthday in six months rather than waiting a whole year. When I was in school we celebrated half-birthdays for those with birthdays during the summer when there was no school. So now I like to celebrate both my birthday and my half-birthday.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing that lovely video, I too have tears in my eyes. This year I am trying to raise money for Help for Heroes and the lyrics are very close to my heart. I'm so glad you had a wonderful birthday, Ilona. Have a wonderful year ahead too .
ReplyDeleteso glad you had such a lovely night out. it sounds like my kind of enjoyment
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the music, Ilona. Ms. Garrett has a beautiful voice. I'm not sure if your birthday was May 20 or 21st but whatever the case I see you had a great one. May you have many more!
ReplyDeleteAs a child in elementary school, we sang that song in the choir. It was always beautiful and special, thank you so much for sharing that video. It brought back sweet memories for me.
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